Blog

Though not a high-profile component, the fuel filter plays a crucial role in keeping your car healthy. It not only protects the oil from becoming crudded with debris, but it defends the fuel injectors and pump. Above all, it keeps the fuel economy in check.As a small but vital piece of an intricately-designed system, your…

Most drivers have dealt with the inconvenience of a dead battery; it’s almost a right of passage. And even for a car in otherwise perfect condition, it won’t move forward without battery power. You see, this vital component converts chemical energy into electrical energy to ignite the starter, and without sufficient voltage, you’ll hear nothing…

Thanks to more advanced technology, today’s cars contain high-level systems with various sensors that keep engines cool and running efficiently in any season. However, despite such modern sophistication, your car can still become overheated. Whether a gasket has sprung a leak or stop-and-go traffic (on a balmy summer day) stresses your vehicle’s engine, a perfect…

As one of the most important safety features on a vehicle, brake pads create the friction and force adequate to stop a car. Although they wear with time and use, you can make them last longer by following a few simple steps. Normal Wear on Brake Pads Since several factors affect a car’s wear–city vs.…

Modern cars use a variety of advanced safety systems whose sensors can get dirty and clogged during frigid winter weather. For example, life-saving features like automatic emergency braking (AEB) and forward-collision warning (FCW) use radar sensors mounted in the vehicle’s grille or on front bumpers. If these sensors can’t “see”–because ice or snow has built…

One of the primary benefits of buying a new or late model vehicle is the comfort that comes from a factory warranty. These built-in safety nets insulate you from untimely and expensive repair costs resulting from material or mechanical problems. Irrespective of the warranty, taking certain steps along the way can minimize your chances of…

Buying a new set of wheels is serious business, and it is all too easy to make a mistake. And with new car prices well into the five figures and even quality used cars costing thousands, even a small blunder could lead to a big expense. If you do not want to experience buyer’s remorse…

As a resident of Fairfax, you rely on the vehicle you drive. You need your car, truck or SUV to get you where you are going, whether you are running errands, shuttling the kids back and forth to practice or getting yourself to and from work. That need for reliable transportation makes quality maintenance essential,…