Have you ever gotten into your car and as soon as you start the engine you notice a high-pitched squeal then when you accelerate or make a turn it gets louder? What is the cause of this?

The most common cause of a squealing engine is a bad or failing serpentine belt – also known as the drive belt. The belt is under your hood and wraps around multiple pulleys. It connects the crankshaft to other systems including the alternator, power steering pump, AC, and water pump. When the serpentine belt stops working so do these systems. In this article, we will outline reasons your serpentine belt may be squealing and how to tell if your serpentine belt needs replacing.

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You may be thinking: “hurricanes barely hit north Jersey, so when shopping for a used car I don’t have to worry as much about buying a car that was previously flooded”. In fact, each year, thousands of waterlogged cars do end up on the market far away from a hurricane zone. Insurance companies are still tallying the number of vehicles destroyed by Hurricane Ian. But already those cars are showing up in the used car marketplace. These vehicles are supposed to be written off by insurance companies and sold for parts or scrap but that’s not always the case. Buyers beware as scammers try to keep you unaware that you may be buying a car that was previously flooded.

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We have previously talked about how keeping up with your vehicle’s maintenance services can help save you money and extend the life of your vehicle. But, have you been keeping up with your car’s 30k, 60k, and 90k mile maintenance services? 

They are the easiest-to-remember mileage thresholds and taking your vehicle for maintenance after hitting each milestone will benefit you in the long run. Let’s take a look at why.

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You may have heard recently that catalytic converter theft is becoming more common. Thieves can steal catalytic converters in just a matter of a minute or two, even faster if you have a lifted car or truck. This raises questions such as “what is a catalytic converter and why are people stealing them from under cars?” In this article, we will explain what a catalytic converter is, why they are being stolen, and how to keep yours safe!

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