The suspension system in your vehicle does more than give you a smooth ride. It is actually a very important part of maintaining control of your vehicle by keeping the tires in contact with the road, especially when you hit bumps. It also keeps your vehicle from rolling when you turn corner. To assist with this task, your vehicle will be equipped with either shocks or struts. In this blog post, we will explain the difference between the two and how you can maintain your car, truck or van’s suspension system.

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It’s a parent’s job to worry about their kids, right? It probably happens even more so when they go off to college. After all, when they were home, you had some semblance of control over certain things. If your college-bound student is taking his or her car to school, that lends an even greater sense of concern. What happens if their vehicle breaks down? Will they take it to have the oil changed? By following these 7 simple car care tips, you can worry a little less… at least when it comes to their car.

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When was the last time you had the cabin air filter changed in your car? Many people are unaware that there is a filter that keeps dust, airborne allergens and pollutants from exhaust gases from coming into their vehicle. As a result, they end up breathing in all sorts of contaminants that can be harmful, especially if a person suffers from environmental allergies and/or asthma. In fact, the concentration of airborne allergens and contaminants can be from six to ten times greater in the interior of your car than they are outside.

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