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Preventing Pesky Leaks
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Last Updated: 4:22 PM 01/28/12 - Engine oil leaks can leave a filthy mess on your driveway, but they can be eliminated for a price. That price can vary, depending on the location of the leak. (Full Story)
Stop And Check Your Brakes
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Last Updated: 4:22 PM 01/14/12 - Let’s talk about some of the main brake parts on your vehicle and what usually needs to be serviced as you rack up the miles. (Full Story)
Driving Toward Less Stress
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Last Updated: 7:13 PM 12/31/11 - Happy New Year! The Auto Guy has a few New Year’s resolutions for you to work on related to reducing your stress while driving. (Full Story)
Spark Plugs
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Last Updated: 7:19 PM 12/03/11 - Spark plugs are one of the most important things on your engine and here’s why: Air and fuel are mixed inside the cylinders of your engine and at just the right moment the spark plugs fire, ignite the mixture and power is produced. But how does that spark get to the spark plug in the first place? (Full Story)
The Starter, For Starters
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Last Updated: 9:19 PM 11/18/11 - Many years ago, people had to turn a crank on the front of their car to get it started. Luckily now, you simply turn the key and a starter kicks in and starts the vehicle. But a starter is a part that wears out over time and you might have some troubles when it does. (Full Story)
Stability Control And You
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Last Updated: 9:57 PM 11/05/11 - Many newer vehicles have antilock brakes, traction control and stability control and they all share some of the same parts and sensors. Stability control will be standard on all vehicles starting next year. (Full Story)
Time Now To Winterize Your Vehicle
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Last Updated: 6:08 PM 10/22/11 - It’s always recommended to get a bumper-to-bumper check for your vehicle at least once a year and right before winter is actually a good time to do that. Here are some of the main things that should be checked before the cold weather really hits. (Full Story)
What You Should Know About Air Bags
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Last Updated: 4:05 PM 10/09/11 - Air bags have come a long way over the years, but people still have a lot of questions about when they are supposed to deploy and where they are located. (Full Story)
Repairing Hail Damage
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Last Updated: 5:28 PM 09/25/11 - It’s been a few years since our area really got hammered with hail, but it happened about a month ago. In fact, some of the hail was baseball and softball-sized and that can do a lot of damage. Let’s look at some of the ways to repair hail damage. (Full Story)
What Lies Beneath
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Last Updated: 7:12 PM 09/10/11 - While driving you probably don’t even realize what’s lurking behind some of the interior panels, but there are all kinds of things back there from electronics to speakers. (Full Story)
Riding On Air
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Last Updated: 4:33 PM 08/28/11 - One of the most important things that your engine needs to run correctly is all around us. It’s air! That’s right, air is mixed with fuel inside of your engine, then your spark plugs ignite that mixture to produce power. In fact, there is a lot more air going into your engine than gas. So you better pay attention to all of the parts that are related to getting the air out here inside of there. (Full Story)
Staying In The Zone As Kids Go Back To School
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Last Updated: 6:14 PM 08/14/11 - Time for the kids to go back to school, which means there will be more traffic in school zones and children walking in our neighborhoods. Here are a few tips to help keep them safe. (Full Story)
Where's That Noise Coming From?
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Last Updated: 4:48 PM 07/31/11 - Drivers bring vehicles in every day because they are making a noise. If you have a noise, the Auto Guy recommends doing some homework before coming to the shop. That will help the mechanic find the problem more quickly, which can save you money. (Full Story)
Don't Drive Through the Water Hazard
Last Updated: 8:03 AM 07/18/11 - Unfortunately, flood water is going to be around for a long time, and sooner or later you might run into a situation where you need to drive through some water. (Full Story)
The Wheels of Independence
Last Updated: 2:48 PM 06/30/11 - The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate America, so today I want to celebrate some of the vehicles that have been made over the years that remind us of our great country. (Full Story)
Stripes by Types
Last Updated: 10:30 AM 06/20/11 - Stripes and lines are used on roadways all of the time, but sometimes we forget what the heck they all mean. (Full Story)
Keep Tires Balanced For A Smooth Ride
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Last Updated: 4:46 PM 05/22/11 - You really should make sure that your tires are balanced, so let’s take a look at some tips related to balancing your tires the right way. (Full Story)
Interior Department: Keeping Your Vehicle Fresh
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Last Updated: 7:24 PM 05/08/11 - Springtime always smells really good with flowers starting to bloom and having a vehicle interior that smells just as good makes your drive time a lot better. (Full Story)
Vehicle Should Be Inspected At Least Once A Year
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Last Updated: 5:41 PM 04/24/11 - April is National Car Care month, which is intended to remind us about the importance of maintaining your vehicle. You really need to get it inspected by a trained mechanic from bumper to bumper at least once a year. (Full Story)
Driving Tips To Save You Gas And Money
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Last Updated: 4:00 PM 04/10/11 - Getting better gas mileage is always on everybody’s mind because it can save you a ton of money. Here are a few other ways to improve your gas mileage. (Full Story)
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