CAR CARE TIPS BLOG

Driving home late one night, you notice that one of your headlights is burned out. You remember replacing that bulb not too long ago and wonder if there is a problem. With winter’s dark days and nights around the corner, this is a concern. Halogen bulbs and sealed beam headlights have very fine tungsten wire filaments inside that emit light when heated. Constantly replacing headlight bulbs is not only an inconvenience and expense but also an indication that there could be an underlying problem with your vehicle.

So what would cause a headlight to keep burning out? Here are several issues that could be the cause:

New and inexperienced vehicle owners may be asking this question of their mechanic. For those of you who have owned a vehicle for very long have probably heard it said many times--read your owner’s manual to know what kind of oil change and mileage interval the manufacturer recommends for your vehicle! This is still sound advice for all drivers.

There are several good reasons why it is necessary to change the engine oil. Consider the benefits listed below:

Are you having car alignment problems and wonder how it is affecting your tires, suspension and steering systems? A misalignment problem generally means that the tires on your car are not pointing in the same direction as the steering wheel. This will shorten the life of your tires by thousands of miles as well as compromise the steering and suspension systems.

A car alignment problem can develop over time, but it’s more likely to be caused by a specific incident. If you drive down poorly maintained roads, through potholes, or even hit a curb, your car alignment can be greatly affected.

You may be wondering, “When is a wheel alignment necessary?” Here are some noticeable signs to watch for: