A vehicle identification number (VIN) may seem like a random assortment of numbers and letters used to identify a vehicle, but there’s a lot more to it. The 17-character serial number describes a lot about a vehicle, from who built it to when and where it was built. We found a great infographic from Carfax that explains [...]
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One of the easiest do-it-yourself car maintenance tasks is checking your oil. Surprisingly, many drivers don’t know how to check their oil and simply rely on the 3 month/3,000 mile change schedule myth. Most modern cars can go much longer between oil changes, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be checking your oil regularly. [...]
It’s been a long, hot summer… but with fall coming soon, now is the perfect time to get your car or truck ready for the upcoming driving season. Most seasonal car maintenance requires the help of a professional mechanic, but we’re going to give you five do-it-yourself tips to help get your vehicle ready for [...]