EV Maintenance Tips
So, you made the switch to an electric vehicle. Good for you! EVs are the car of the future, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see at least 60 percent of all vehicles on the road being electric within the next 10-15 years.
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Is it Dangerous to Maintain my EV or Hybrid
One of the big selling points of electric vehicles is that they require less maintenance than a typical gas engine. While the gas motor of a Hybrid vehicle does require about the same maintenance as a regular car, they have a few other needs.
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Can My Local Shop Maintain My EV or Hybrid
Besides being environmentally friendly, one of the big selling points about an EV or Hybrid vehicle is that the maintenance costs are substantially less and are not needed as frequently. This is because an EV eliminates over 24 or so mechanical components that a conventional car uses.
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What is a Hybrid Vehicle?
You’ve probably seen hybrid vehicles everywhere you go. The Toyota Prius is probably the most well-known, but it seems like everyone is making a hybrid today, including Honda, Hyundai, Chevy, Ford, and Kia to name a few.
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Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Spring: Part 1
Snow is melting, outside temperatures are rising, and spring flowers are starting to pop up. Nature is getting ready for the change of season. Have you thought about the changes your car, truck, or SUV will be going through too? Here's part one of our tips for spring and summer vehicle care.
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What is Black Ice and How Do You Drive On It?
Here in upstate Illinois, we are well acquainted with slippery, messy driving conditions, and that all too common wintry mix that can make driving conditions extremely dangerous. While snow always makes driving treacherous, black ice is particularly dangerous.
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5 Spring Maintenance Tips for Your Car
Winter can be brutal on your car. In our area especially, drivers face snow storms, below-zero temperatures and pot holes -- conditions not conducive for healthy cars. Auto technicians say spring is a good time to wash away the winter sludge and tune up your ride. Here are five spring car maintenance tips to keep in mind.
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How to stay warm in your car during winter
There's nothing worse than getting ready for a drive and realizing your car heater is not working. Fortunately, there are a few other budget-friendly ways to keep warm until you can take your vehicle in for heater repair.
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How Do Heated Seats Work?
Heated seats are often thought of as a luxury item and are most often included in high-end cars. The actual technology behind heated seats, however, is no different than that used in electric blankets, hair dryers, water heaters and anything else that uses electricity to produce heat.
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What Are Winter Windshield Wiper Blades?
What are winter wiper blades? Why would you consider swapping in a different set of wiper blades once the snow starts to fall and the cold weather sets in? Is it really necessary, or merely optional, from a safety standpoint? Let's take a closer look.
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