Windshield WipersThe Third Brake Light (Third Brake Light Service)So you thought you only had two brake lights. Look again and you'll see one in the center at a higher level than the two on either side of the vehicle. They're sometimes in the inside of the vehicle behind the back window, or they could be in the deck lid, on the roof or on the spare wheel carr... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 12, 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 March 05, 2023 Clean Slate (Protecting Vehicle's Finish)Winter is one of the hardest times to keep your vehicle clean. But did you know neglecting to wash your vehicle in winter could cost you a significant amount of money in the long run? Here's why.Many areas deal with snow and ice in the winter, and the salt and sand that are used to keep the road... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 15, 2023 Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good. That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You might want to think of that same approach when you take your vehicle in for a repair.Experts say wha... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 08, 2023 Muffler: Victim of Winter (Muffler Repair)So you almost got through the winter until, one day, your muffler started sounding like a dragster, loud and obnoxious. It's not surprising. All that road salt and brine can cause rust to punch holes in a muffler, and that should raise a big, red warning flag about the safety of your vehicle.O... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 01, 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 25, 2022 A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplight or not paying attention when they're driving. But what happens when you tap on your horn and all of a sudden it won't quit? Everyone's looking at you like you're an angry jerk and all you want to ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on November 27, 2022 NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer among many; they're special because their relationship goes back a few years.That comfortable relat... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on October 30, 2022 In the Hot Seat (Repair and Maintenance of Seat Heaters)It's chilly outside. You flip on that switch that looks like a picture of a seat with little heat waves rising from it. You expect soon you'll feel that warmth but wait! It's not getting warmer. Oh no, what's wrong with my seat heater? There could be lots of reasons it's not working, and it cou... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on October 23, 2022 That Vexing Vapor Venting (Vapor Coming out of Vents)You may have noticed sometimes on a hot and humid day, vapor will come out of your vehicle's vents when you have the air conditioning on. Is that something to be concerned about? Well, it depends.Sometimes that steam or vapor can be caused by water accumulating in the vent system after it has c... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 21, 2022 |
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