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There is no shortage of potential pitfalls even the most cautious driver can encounter on the long and winding road through life. While certainly better than the dirt roads of old, the modern street and highway system can still take a serious toll on even the finest of automobiles. It is important to remember that while any car part can fall into disrepair, the tires of a car frequently take the most punishment. To that end, it is vital to keep an eye on the state of one's tires for signs of damage.
 

The glass parts of a vehicle are among that are most likely to crack or break. In particular, the windshield is one of the most exposed of the glass structures given that it is on the front, meaning it is very exposed to being hit by rocks or other debris. Therefore, anytime you see a crack appear on it you need to have it repaired. If left alone, a small crack in your windshield will grow into a much larger crack. This can continue until even after a repair it will still be noticeably marred. In worst case scenario, you…

You're driving along and suddenly you see a strange symbol light up on your dashboard. You search for your guidebook and find that it is the dreaded check engine light! What do you do? You can ignore it and hope it goes away or you can drive to you dealership or auto repair shop and get it checked out. The best idea would be to take your vehicle to the dealership so we can assess the situation and fix the problem.

The five most common reasons for a check engine light to turn on are as follows:

• 1. The…

Each of the fluids in your automobile have different properties. These fluids use different combinations of chemicals in order to perform different functions. Unfortunately, brake fluid tends to be hygroscopic, which can be a problem. Hygroscopic means to "absorb water." Therefore, because brake fluid is hygroscopic, it will tend to absorb water and moisture. What does this mean?

It means that brake fluid flushing should be done every 30,000 miles or so to remove the moisture. If there is excess water in the brake fluid, it will lower the boiling point.