Steering You Right (Power Steering Fluid Service)
June 30, 2024
Its important for safe driving that two of the most important systems in your vehicle work right. One is the brakes. The other is the steering. Nearly all vehicles on the road have some sort of power steering that allows you to direct a very heavy machine with little effort. There are two ty... More
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on OHRoads?
June 30, 2024
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in OH spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive driving is t... More
Unlock the Secret (Malfunctioning Door Lock Actuator)
June 29, 2024
What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push the button on the key fob; all you have to do is have it with you. But sometimes there's a component of power door locks that can fail, especially when they are used several times each day. Those ar... More
Emergency! (Vehicle Emergency items)
June 28, 2024
"I never expected it could happen to me." Countless drivers have said that after they've had an emergency turn their lives upside down. So before that happens to you, let's thinking about planning ahead for an emergency with a few things you should keep in your vehicle. Road flares. If you've ev... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Kettering?
June 28, 2024
There is a clear and vocal demand in Kettering and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the OH market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Kettering area roads today, and many more being develope... More
Prepare Your Windshield for Winter (Wiper Blades and Fluid for Freezing Temperatures)
June 27, 2024
Winter and freezing temperatures present challenges for different parts of your vehicles. For example, winter tires give you better traction on snow. But some parts of your vehicle that may need special attention for winter are your windshield wipers. You may have found yourself in the middle o... More
Plugging Away (Spark Plug Replacement)
June 27, 2024
If you drive a vehicle with a gasoline engine, thank the spark plugs for igniting the gasoline/air mixture in each cylinder that keeps your vehicle traveling smoothly down the road every day. Your spark plugs work hard, firing thousands of times in a well-choreographed order, and you usually don... More
When Metal Meets Metal (Wheel Bearings)
June 26, 2024
What part of your vehicle has little metal balls inside that are lubricated and allow you to cruise on down the road? They are wheel bearings, and automotive designers might argue they are human beings' second greatest invention of all time (the first is, of course, the wheel!). You have a wheel... More
Emergency Items for Your vehicle
June 26, 2024
Local Kettering roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip.Your close-to-home kit for around Kettering w... More
Dashboard's a Funny Name (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)
June 25, 2024
Every day you drive, you're sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and passengers, "dashing" debris against the carriage. So those who built carriages began installing a... More