The days continue to get warmer and drier, which means that many of us are travelling on weekends to get to parks or mountains, and appreciate the warmer weather. And while gas is less expensive than other summers, it is still worth remembering to drive...
Did you know that summer’s high temperatures are wearing out your battery? It’s true. And in fact, summer heat can be harder on your vehicle’s battery than the wintertime’s lows. And oftentimes those wintertime dead batteries were depleted long before they actually died. All batteries will...
Oil leaks are common, especially with older vehicles that haven’t been serviced regularly. One reason for an oil leak is that it’s been far too long since the last oil change. It could also be a sign that an engine gasket or an oil seal...
If you're taking your car to a new auto body shop or if this is your first experience needing auto body repair on your vehicle, it can be a daunting experience. There are a few key things to consider both before and after you've taken...
It’s a surprising situation when you turn the key in your vehicle’s ignition and nothing happens. The vehicle either makes a strange clicking noise as if it’s trying to start or else nothing, silence. It could also make an attempt to start, the engine turning...
Oil leaks are incredibly common, although the reasons for the leak could be one of many. It’s true that older vehicles will leak oil much more regularly than newer, and while the reasons are obvious (The vehicle’s components are degrading with age and everyday wear...
Wiper blades are essential to safe driving. When the wiper blades are damaged or worn to the point of ineffectiveness, driving can be both frustrating and dangerous. When you drive in a climate like Montana’s, it’s easy to forget the wiper blades; seldom does the...
It’s an unfortunate event: due to a snowstorm or the movement of snow from a plow post-storm, your vehicle is buried in snow on the side of the road. And it usually happens that you discover the buried vehicle the moment before you have to...
It can be a scary experience to find yourself with a broken-down vehicle, stranded on the side of the road. It can happen for any number of reasons, including engine/transmission, gas trouble, flat tire, etc. And many of us are not prepared to handle the...
If you have a vehicle or two parked in your lot or taking up space in your garage, a vehicle that no longer runs and that you’re sure has reached the end of its useful life, then you can have the vehicle towed somewhere where...