Do you have a chipped or cracked windshield? Windshield repair vs. replacement depends on a number of different factors. The most important are safety and visibility. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), states that the windshield acts to strengthen the structural aspect of many vehicles. That alone is a good reason to have a cracked or chipped windshield repaired right away. Read more of this month’s blog post to learn about how a windshield is repaired and the importance of having it taken care of right away.

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Buying a new car certainly is nice, but the monthly payments! Oh my! Between the car payments, insurance and regular maintenance, the expenses can add up. What would you say if we told you that by investing in regular maintenance you could double, maybe even triple the life of your vehicle? If you have been taking care of your vehicle, it’s certainly possible to keep it running well for a very long time. In fact, by keeping up with maintenance on your current vehicle, not only will you save on the new car payment, you will also save money on unexpected car repairs and when it comes to filling up at the pumps. If all this sounds like a good idea to you, we have a list of 8 things you can do to extend vehicle life.

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Your health, your family, your home, your job… they all require care and maintenance. Your vehicle does, too. For many, though, auto maintenance is low on the list of priorities. But should it be? When personal, work and family schedules mean you will be driving a lot, do you really have time for unexpected car repairs? We say “unexpected” because the majority of car repair issues and expenses could have been avoided with regular and basic auto maintenance. We put together this list of the 5 most overlooked vehicle maintenance services to help you avoid the headaches and hassles of a vehicle breakdown.
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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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