Spring is here and that means changes to the weather (hopefully warmer weather), which usually allows us to get outside, work in the yard, clean up the house or garage, or open the pool. It’s the time of year when we start making preparations that will get us through the dog days of summer. Your…
Recently I noticed that the wiper blade on the rear window of my SUV was screeching loudly on every pass over the window and was no longer performing well. A quick inspection revealed that it was very dried out and worn unevenly. It’s not surprising that the blade was making so much noise. Changing the…
A clean engine air filter prevents dirt, bugs, and debris from damaging your vehicle’s engine. Most auto manufacturers recommend replacing the air filter once a year or every 10,000 to 15,000 miles. Checking the air filter at regular intervals, such as every four months or along with every oil change, will avoid the possibility of…
A clean engine air filter allows for proper acceleration, extended engine life, lower emissions and overall improved engine performance. Your vehicle’s engine requires both fuel and air to create power. However, to prevent damage to the engine, the air needs to be filtered before it enters the combustion chamber. Your engine air filter handles this…
Summer is finally here, and families all across the country are getting ready to load the car, fill the tank and head out on the open highway. There’s nothing like the combination of heat, heavy loads and logging all those miles to put a vehicle to the test. Providing customers with a summer vehicle inspection…
Though engine air filters are one of the more minor components in a vehicle, they too need proper upkeep and maintenance to ensure that any automobile is running as effectively and as efficiently as it should be. Many of your customers may not realize this, nor may they realize that this maintenance is as easy as replacing an old, dirty one with a new, clean filter.
Wiper blades are important safety devices. If they’re smearing or chattering the driver can’t see properly and may be distracted. Both increase the risk of an accident.
Typically drivers notice their wipers aren’t doing a good job of clearing away rain or spray while on a road trip. They realize the blades need attention, but forget about them when they reach their destination.
Now is the time of year to check and possibly replace your cabin air filter. But first, let’s back up and discuss what cabin air filters are – and why it’s essential to check and change them. Cabin air filters come on most late-model vehicles and they filter the air that comes into the vehicle’s…
While cabin air filters may seem like such a minuscule piece of the overall vehicle component puzzle, knowing when to change them out is crucial. The experts at ECOGARD recommend that drivers change out their air filter twice a year. Why? Because doing so is proven to have a positive impact on the overall driving experience.
Having a variety of wiper blade styles available will help meet diverse customer needs and maximize sales opportunities for your shop. However, putting a different type of wiper blade on a vehicle than what came with it from the original equipment manufacturer could cause a problem with clearing the windshield.