A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our roads have one or more service or repair that’s needed but hasn’t been taken care of. Now that’s a lot of undone service. Some of the neglected items are minor. Others are serious safety concerns. There are several reasons we hesitate to…
You’ve just finished at the store shopping and you’re now ready to head home. You put your key in the ignition and… oh, no! The ignition won’t turn! What do you do now? Don’t panic. There are some things you can try to get going again. The first thing to do is see if you…
Something you’ve probably seen and heard a lot more about recently is diesel engines. We’re not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we’re talking about diesel engine cars, utes and SUVs. Most people in are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have diesel engines. Nearly all import brands offer…
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of most drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let’s get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong that could cause…
