Not So Hot in Elyria

December 25, 2022

When the weather turns cold, it's nice to crank up the furnace and enjoy the heat. But if your home's furnace doesn't work, it's not too comfortable. Same goes with your vehicle. When the heater's not working, things can get miserable. It could also signal some major problems, which we'll discuss... More

What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?

December 18, 2022

With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Elyria, Ohio, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Elyria drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandable that i... More

Don't Be Shocked (Shock Absorbers)

December 11, 2022

If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be. Yet drive down the same road in your car, truck or SUV and it miraculously will smooth out the ride. That's because it is equipped with shock absorbers. They are built to dampen impacts from road irreg... More

Wired! (Battery Cable Service)

December 4, 2022

Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More