In order for a child to get their name, two future parents sift through a book of baby names until they find one that is the right fit. But how do cars get their names? Well, more than just two people talk it over.
Today, the right car name can easily cost a car company $50,000. It is quite a trick to come up with the right letters to form the perfect word that hasn’t already been used. In order …

Keeping up with your car maintenance is important when it comes to keeping a higher resale value of your car. Here are a few important ways you can make sure that your car is in top condition when it comes time for resale.

Have your vehicle serviced on a regular basis and keep all your records of maintenance and repair. Not only routine car care will help you avoid …

Spoiler alert! Kia prematurely released their commercial for the 2012 Superbowl. This video has only 300 views, so it has yet to be seen by many. Come Monday morning, this video will have thousands of hits. My guess is primarily from the male viewers. Enjoy!

A clean car air filter is a necessity for proper operation of a car. Cars with a clean air filter experience improved gas mileage, better acceleration, increased engine life, lower emission and improved engine performance. A clean car air filter helps to clean the air that is entering the engine and prevents debris from coming into the engine and causing damage. The dirtier the air filter becomes, the harder it is for the air filter to properly filter the debris …

Wheel alignment and wheel balancing are two totally different things; however, many people get them confused. Many people come to us thinking that their steering wheel is vibrating because of an alignment issue. What many people don’t realize is that a vibrating steering wheel is more than likely the cause of a wheel that is out of balance.
Symptoms of a car that is out of alignment:

Uneven or rapid tire wear
Pulling …

Imagine you are on a road trip with your family out in the middle of nowhere and you get a flat tire. You pull over to get to out to change the tire and discover your spare tire is also flat. Unlucky for you, cell service is also out of reach because of your location. Yes, this happens to be a worst-case scenario, but it could happen to anyone. In order to prevent unfortunate situations in your future, it is …

In order to properly care for your vehicle, it is important not to overlook one of the most important parts of the car; the tires. The tires are what support your car, and without proper maintenance the tires may cause trouble in your future.
Don’t be confused with normal and abnormal tire wear. Normal tire wear is when the tread wears evenly across the entire surface of the tire. Abnormal tire wear is any type of wear that results from …

It has never been more difficult for buyers to find a bargain in the used car market. This situation can be largely blames on supply and demand. The industry is lacking inventory of used cars on dealers’ lots due to slow periods of new car sales in 2008-2010. Analysts predict that used car sales will begin to taper off eventually as the economy begins to grow again and people opt for new cars. If you are still in the market …

That little spot accumulating under your parked car may be trying to tell you something. Unfortunately, simply looking under the hood or on the underside of your car won’t give you the answers for which you are looking. Use this color key to match up your leak color to the right problem.
Red- The thick, red fluid accumulating under your car could be transmission fluid or power steering fluid.
Blue/green – Windshield washer fluid is a blue/green color and is …

Just like you need a physical every year from a doctor, your car needs a check up from its mechanic. Your car will need a tune-up, every 2 years or 30,000 miles. Many people try to sneak by without getting a tune-up for a while, which in return leads to costly repairs. A tune-up is needed to check your car for any items that need to be replaced or serviced. Here is a list of the items we will check …