Below-freezing temps can cause ice to build up on car doors and windows. Here are a few tips for getting unstuck: Frozen locks: Try another door. (You may get lucky!) Spray a little WD-40 into the lock. (Fact: WD stands for ‘’water displacement, so it is an effective way to displace ice) Use an aerosol…
If you’ve ever tried to drive through blizzard-like conditions with worn wipers, then you understand the importance of caring for this often overlooked aspect of winter car care. The trick, really, is to install new wiper blades about every six months. In addition, you may consider installing a set of blades specifically designed for winter…
Most of us are still reveling in the beauty of fall, but ‘Ole Man Winter will be here before we know it. It’s time to plan ahead! Here’s what you need to do to make sure your car is ready for winter looooong before the first snowfall arrives. Make sure your battery has a full…
The sad truth: If someone REALLY wants to get into your vehicle, he (or she!) will probably find a way. But even if that’s the case, there’s no reason to make a break-in easy! 1. A car with unlocked doors is a quick target. Make sure you lock up – even in your own drive…
Cleaning the inside of your car can seem like Mission: Impossible – but it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few tips for sprucing things up: 1. Remove everything that does not belong in your car. This includes shopping bags, books and magazines, travel mugs, sports equipment, work materials and more. (The list goes…
Honda enthusiasts often say they love driving cars that truly go the distance, but even a well-engineered vehicle needs a little TLC. Here are a few tips that will help you make sure YOUR car stays in the best possible shape. 1. Change your oil regularly. As a general rule, you should stop in for…
Baby, it’s HOT outside – which means you really need to take a few minutes and check the air pressure in your tires. Here’s why: For every 10-degree change in air temperature outside, your tire pressure can change by about 1 pound per square inch. (Remember … air is a gas, so it expands when…
A: No one ever PLANS to be involved in a roadside emergency, but the truth is, they DO happen. No one is exempt. Here, we’ve put together a list of items that could come in handy. Consider stashing some safety gear in your trunk – just in case! Jumper cables – Car batteries seem to…
A: Indeed, summer travel season is upon us. If you’re planning to hit the road – even for a weekend getaway – here’s what you ought to do to make sure your car is ready for the journey. Plan ahead and take your car in for a service checkup a couple of weeks before you…
You may have heard it before – the dreaded thump, thump, thump that means one of your tires is flat. So, what should you do? For starters, slow down. Carefully work your way to the shoulder and stop in a safe place. Turn on your flashers. If it’s dark, keep your lights on so other…
