A loss of tire PSI is a normal issue that plagues car owners all over the country, from the cold upper depths of Wisconsin to right here in sunny San Antonio. More often than not, changes in temperature result in decreased tire PSI, and a simple Pfft from an air compressor solves the problem. If…
Have you ever been told your car needs blinker fluid or muffler bearings? That so-called expert is yanking your chain. While you’re unlikely to hear those fictitious examples from an actual mechanic, thousands of U.S. car owners are ripped off by mechanics each year, and we can certainly understand why some people think mechanics are…
If you own a car and are like most people, you trust a mechanic for repair work when it’s needed. However, there are many small auto maintenance tasks that you can tackle yourself. Learning to take care of these items can save you time and money, let alone give you the self-esteem that comes with…
You’re driving up I-35, heading to your New Braunfels home after an exhausting workday. Axl Rose’s nasally voice welcomes you to the jungle as you pass the familiar “Selma – Population: 5540” sign. Suddenly, without warning, your engine sputters and stalls, leaving your mind boggled and car coasting along. So, you switch on the emergency…
So, you’ve hit one of San Antonio’s notorious potholes on your way home from work. “No big deal,” you say to yourself. Your car is a brute—it can handle a bump or two (or twenty). Then you pull into the driveway and exit the vehicle to see your tire sporting a nasty bent rim. Ouch!…
In a world that rewards “cheap,” conventional oil reigns supreme. But conventional motor oil’s dominance over the last 50-plus years doesn’t automatically make it better than synthetic oil. In fact, when you push aside price, premium synthetic motor oil is far and away the better option for a majority of newer vehicles, Ford models included….
Nothing can put a damper on a summer road trip faster than a breakdown! Who wants to spend their vacation in a service station lounge while a greasy-handed mechanic makes potentially costly repairs? Nobody. But what causes most car breakdowns to occur, anyway? And can a little foresight prevent them? Well, there are no guarantees,…
Imagine you’re driving down the highway at 60-plus mph when you realize there’s an accident straight ahead, and you need to slow down and stop — NOW. Going from that speed to a complete stop means covering approximately half the length of a football field, and that’s if your brakes are working the way they…
You’re driving along with not a care in the world when suddenly your happy mood turns from sunshine and unicorns to dark clouds and a queasy feeling in your stomach. It’s all because of a little engine-shaped yellow light illuminating on your dash. Yes, the dreaded “Check Engine Light” can be a cause for panic….
