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How to Prepare an Emergency Car Kit

January 28, 2011 in Car Parts & Repair by AC Jones

Most people are aware of Murphy’s Law, which states whatever can go wrong probably will go wrong, and probably at the most inconvenient moment. This is particularly true when driving, even with the advent of roadside assistance and cell phones. What follows is a list of items to keep in your new Honda, Hyundai, Acura,… [Continue Reading]

Identifying Smells Coming From Your Car

January 27, 2011 in Car Parts & Repair by AC Jones

When you’re driving your Nissan vehicle, it’s not entirely uncommon to suddenly smell a strange smell coming from your car. A strange or bad odor coming from your Nissan generally means you’ve got a service problem, and should have your car checked out as soon as possible. Here are some of the kinds of smells [...]

5 Tips for Better Gas Mileage

January 27, 2011 in Car Parts & Repair, Lexus by Lexus of Chester Springs

Everybody wants to get better gas mileage for their Lexus these days. The price of gas isn’t going down any time soon and every mile counts. You probably know a couple ways to help maximize your gas mileage, but chances are there are other ways that you haven’t utilized. Following is five tips to help [...]

Simple Exterior Maintenance Tips for Your Mercedes-Benz

January 21, 2011 in Car Parts & Repair by YourMercedes

When you buy a new Mercedes-Benz, you want to make sure it’s looking good. Weather patterns, dirt, ultraviolet rays and more can all have an impact on the way the exterior of your Mercedes looks. The winter time can be especially difficult on the outside of your vehicle.  Here are some handy tips and basic [...]

Keeping Track Of Maintenance On Your Nissan

December 29, 2010 in Car Parts & Repair by Rob Fontano

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Whether you’re an individual who’s committed to taking care of his or her car, or whether you manage a fleet of vehicles for a company, you know that regular maintenance and service is imperative for any Nissan vehicle owner. Even if you’ve just driven off the lot of your local Naples area Nissan dealership, there [...]

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How to Prepare your Car for Winter

December 29, 2010 in Car Parts & Repair by andwrig

Winter Driving

Just like you’re not going to go outside in a blinding snowstorm without a heavy coat, you can’t expect your car to function in that same weather without some protection. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do to help prepare your car for winter. Oil Oil is the first area you need… [Continue Reading]

Tips for starting your Lexus car

December 29, 2010 in Car Parts & Repair, Lexus by Lexus of Chester Springs

Lexus Starter

Even if you’re driving a quality Lexus vehicle, the fact is that, at some time or another, your vehicle isn’t going to start. When that happens, unless you happen to be parked at your local Lexus repair garage or Lexus dealer, chances are you’re going to need to do some troubleshooting. Here are some things [...]

Important but Overlooked Mercedes Maintenance

December 13, 2010 in Car Parts & Repair, Mercedes-Benz by YourMercedes

Mercedes Interior

Most Mercedes owners are aware that regular Mercedes maintenance is much cheaper than paying for costly repairs later. A lot of vehicle maintenance is fairly obvious, but there are important aspects to Mercedes Benz maintenance that are often overlooked because there are no visual or aural reminders that there may be a problem. Here are [...]

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Common Repair Scams

November 22, 2010 in Car Parts & Repair by skeller

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How can you avoid common repair scams? One thing you can do is to ask to look at the repairs for your Audi, Porsche, or VW. Ask the shop to show you what part of the car was worked on, and where the new part is located, if there is one. Another good practice is [...]

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What Does the Check Engine Light on your Vehicle Mean?

November 22, 2010 in Car Parts & Repair by andwrig

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The Check Engine light is sort of a catch-all light that displays any number of different problems under the hood of your vehicle. In some cases, the check engine light can mean that there’s a severe problem. In other cases, it might just be a minor issue. One of the most common reasons that the… [Continue Reading]