Those tiny little scratches here and there on your car are just a little bothersome. But, you can get those little surface scratches out with a basic home remedy… toothpaste. To do so, all you need to do is make sure the spot where the scratch is is cleaned and dried. You don’t want any…
It’s road trip season. Summer is here and people can’t wait to travel. With the ups and downs of this pandemic, why not take a road trip? The heat is back, but it can also take a toll on your vehicle, so make sure it is up to par. Here are a few tips for a…
Regular maintenance involves a lot more than oil changes and tire rotations. Looking in your vehicle owner’s guide can help you find out how often you need to take care of that other stuff, like timing belt replacements and coolant flushes. If it turns out that you’re overdue for any of these services, we encourage…
Your car has just suffered a breakdown on the Palisades, just north of the city, on the hottest day of the year. “If only I had gotten the ______ checked out!” you shout into the roar of oncoming traffic. It’s true. Comprehensive maintenance coverage is the key to a long, healthy life for your…
Oil change? Check. Tire rotations? Check. You even got even got the timing belt replaced. Double check. But did you think about your wipers? Your wiper blades are an often forgotten safety system in your car. When they’re in fine working order, they make driving in the rain a piece of cake. But if you’ve…
You spend enough time around your car to know when something is wrong. It’s that parental instinct. And like a good parent, you need to follow-up on a car issue before it becomes a big problem. A visit to the mechanic to check out a weird sound or smell may cost you a little…
You’re heading back from a nice summer hike with your family and reflecting on a great day. As you reach the home stretch, those two mysterious words suddenly appear on your dashboard, wrapped in a strange, squiggled contour: check engine. The sheer simplicity of these words strikes dread into the hearts of many drivers. Ignorance…
You’re driving in your trusted Honda from the city back to Newburgh. You decided to take the kids out for a day of site seeing, or your partner for an afternoon on the town. Or maybe you were just catching up with an old friend. Whatever the reason, you’re feeling good, and the last thing…
The first spill in a car is always the worst. For me, it’s typically the dreadful moment that my car goes from “new” to “well worn” status. Here are a few essential tips when dealing with spills and stains. By keeping your car looking as new as possible you’ll keep its resale value high. Remember…
So it’s come time to sell your old car, but you’re sure that your large collection of fading bumper stickers may deter some potential buyers. Or maybe you want to keep your car, but there’s an unwanted bumper sticker that reminds you of a preferred political candidate who has since faded into obscurity. Whatever your…
