Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Don?t Be Hosed (Radiator Hose Replacement)

If you are like most drivers, you dont worry too much about what shape your radiator hoses are in. But they are a vital part of your coolant system, helping carry engine coolant from the hot engin...

February 22, 2026

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Headlamps

Improve Your Night Vision When Driving in Bourbonnais

Night driving in Bourbonnais is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased acc...

Feb 15, 2026 Read

Inspection

I Want a New Vehicle. Or Do I? (Vehicle Maintenance Payoffs)

Spring is a peak season for vehicle sales; companies aggressively market new models and offer all...

Feb 08, 2026 Read

Tires

What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they con...

Feb 01, 2026 Read

Shocks & Struts

Smooth Operator (Shock Absorbers)

When you are comfortably headed down the road, you may not realize how many of the imperfections ...

Feb 01, 2026 Read

Battery

The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)

There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehic...

Jan 31, 2026 Read

Tire Rotation and Balancing

Rotation Explanation (Tire Rotation Patterns)

You may notice that when you get your vehicle's oil changed, your service adviser may recommend t...

Jan 30, 2026 Read

Shocks and Struts

Smooth Operator (Shocks and Struts)

Few of us ever drive somewhere without encountering some pretty rough roads, and it's amazing how...

Jan 29, 2026 Read

Safety

Know Your Towing Limits in Bourbonnais

Some Bourbonnais drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed...

Jan 28, 2026 Read

Service Intervals

Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)

Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that ...

Jan 25, 2026 Read