Car Care Tips & Advice

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Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)

It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly. It may...

August 29, 2021

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When Your Air Bag Light Comes On (Illuminated Air Bag Light)

There are some dashboard lights you should pay more attention to than others. One is the air bag...

Aug 22, 2021 Read

Shocks & Struts

Lean Times (Shocks and Springs)

You may have noticed your vehicle going through lean times. By that, we mean it's literally lean...

Aug 15, 2021 Read

Fuel System

Fuel Filter Service in Loves Park, Illinois

There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damag...

Aug 08, 2021 Read

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Your Vehicle is Talking to YOU (Service Warning Signs)

Your vehicle may be like that famous battery bunny, the one that just keeps going and going. But...

Aug 01, 2021 Read

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Why You Have an O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor)

If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess...

Jul 25, 2021 Read

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Out with the Old (Vehicle Parts that Wear Out)

Some drivers don't pay any attention to their vehicles until something breaks. Others take them ...

Jul 18, 2021 Read

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How Much Does It Cost? (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)

Ever wonder why it costs so much more to fix a similar problem in two different vehicles? Let's s...

Jul 11, 2021 Read

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A "Mounting" Problem (Motor Mounts)

You know how heavy your engine and transmission are, so you can imagine how tough the parts that ...

Jul 04, 2021 Read

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Stuck! (Vehicle Door Issues)

This may have happened to you. You drive somewhere and get out of your vehicle only to try closi...

Jun 27, 2021 Read