NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)

March 31, 2024

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... More

What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Elyria

March 24, 2024

So you've bought a used vehicle in the Elyria area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Elyria area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you... More

Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)

March 17, 2024

If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be centered when ... More

Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)

March 10, 2024

There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know a little about this snake-like belt. In early engines, there were lots of belts. They were used to convert the r... More

A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)

March 3, 2024

Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More