Windshield WipersWeather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rain. And how it does all those things is pretty cool.First, just like any weather station, a vehicle ha... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on February 18, 2024 THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can't see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we're driving? Not a good thing.Debris on a vehicle's glass can be blinding when driving directly into the sun. And other thi... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 14, 2024 Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)You may remember a song that went, "Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are." While that was a song about life's lessons, there are a few things we should all know about how important rearview mirrors are to safe driving.While new electronic devices are helping drivers be ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 01, 2024 Steering You Right (Tie Rod End Replacement)For drivers, S stands for safety. And there are three other words that start with S that are all equally important: starting, stopping and steering. For your vehicle to be at its safest, all three functions must be in top shape. Steering is one of those things we take for granted. After all, y... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on December 17, 2023 In a Fog (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)It's bad enough in cold weather when ice and snow block your visibility. Add to that fog on the inside of your windows and you could be driving blind. So here are a few tips on how to keep your windows from fogging up when there's a chill in the air.You probably know fog is really condensation... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on December 03, 2023 Power Failure (Broken Power Seat)Know anyone who doesn't love a power seat in an SUV, a car, truck or van? They're convenient and precise in their adjustments. But when they break, oh, what a pain. Not only is it inconvenient, it may leave your seat position too close to the steering wheel or too far from the pedals. This is ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on October 01, 2023 Going (Lug) Nuts (Lug Nut Replacement)Here's a part of your vehicle you probably don't think about much: lug nuts. They're what fasten your wheels onto your axles. Pretty important, right? In order to take the wheels off your vehicle to service the brakes, rotate the tires, etc., the lug nuts have to be in good shape so a wrench wi... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 27, 2023 The New Blade in TownIf your windshield wipers are streaking and chattering when you turn them on in the rain or snow, it's time for a little "blade renewal." And when it comes to new wiper blades, there are some new designs that are worth a look.One of the latest is called the beam blade. It's different than conve... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on July 30, 2023 Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away. Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low and running a vehicle in that condition can lead to expensive repairs.While there are many reasons oil leak... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on July 09, 2023 A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals)Distracted driving is bad, you know that. Daydreaming, talking on the cell phone, putting your makeup on in the rear view mirror. All bad. But there's something else that causes more than twice as many accidents, according to a recent study. And that's people who don't use their turn signals.... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on May 14, 2023 |
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