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In our recent blog post about reasons why your check engine light comes on, we mentioned a possible cause could be misfiring spark plugs. We had several people ask us how you know your spark plugs are misfiring, so we thought we’d post some of the common signs in this week’s post.
Your spark plugs are a vital part in your car’s engine and electrical system. Your engine depends on your spark plugs for maximum fuel efficiency and engine power, so it’s important to be sure that you remember to check your spark plugs on a regular basis. Like any other mechanical part, they’ll wear out over time, so you need to know the signs that your spark plugs are wearing out.
We’ve compiled this list of possible symptoms so you’ve got an easy point of reference:
- Your car is hard to start – particularly on cold mornings. continue reading…
Springtime is finally here, and you’ll want to take a little time to get your car back into tip-top shape. You’ve made it through another winter season of rain, snow, and road grime – so clean up that car and get it ready for summer!
Back in the “olden days,” people used to park their car in the driveway every weekend and spend an hour or so washing and waxing their car. In recent times, people don’t seem to wash their cars as often as they used to, but washing your car is the best way to maintain your new car finish. Washing your car should be as much a part of your monthly maintenance routine as checking tire pressure and oil level.
Most modern cars require just slightly more maintenance than your toaster, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore a regular maintenance schedule. Many drivers don’t even think about vehicle maintenance until a warning light appears on the dash board. Maintenance intervals are spaced much further apart than they used to be, so make sure you check your owner’s manual for the recommended maintenance schedule.
Modern cars are much safer than ever before, but even with safety improvements, it’s still important to be a safe driver. There are still millions of car accidents every year, and car accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 3 and 34.
We’re sure that you’ve noticed gas prices lately… it’s hard not to! Prices are rising steadily, and drivers are more price-conscious than ever. If you’ve got an older car with lower gas mileage, you’re feeling the pinch even worse.
The recent recession has changed the way that most Americans look at spending money, so many buyers have re-evaluated their stance on buying new vs. buying used. In the past, telling a “new car” person that it’s better to buy a used car was like telling a cat lover that dogs are better pets. Now that people are putting more thought into how they spend their money, more people are finally coming to realize that it really IS better to buy a used car.