CAR CARE TIPS BLOG

Have your headlights suddenly stopped working? Or are they looking dim and fogged over? Take note of the type of failure and head to your auto shop. Even though headlight technology isn’t complex, there are various ways that headlights can fail. First of all, your mechanic will want to know whether both lights failed at once, or just one, and whether or not the high or low beam mode still works.

So what causes headlights to go out? It's usually an electrical problem or a physical issue with the bulbs themselves. Based on which bulbs have stopped working, and under what circumstances, you can use the following information to narrow down a solution:

Summer has arrived and that means it is time for fun road trips to explore our country. Part of planning for your trip should include an inspection of all the systems of your vehicle so that it is as safe as possible to drive. Ask your auto shop mechanic to perform a pre-trip auto service and make any necessary repairs before you head down the road.

Here is what should be included:

You’re ready to head for home after a long day at work; start the car and turn on the A/C. Normally, it takes a few seconds for the air to get cool, but on this day it just keeps blowing hot air. You may be wondering, “Why does my car AC not work?” It may simply just need fresh coolant added to the radiator. However, to determine the cause of the problem, take your vehicle to your auto shop and have a certified car AC repair technician inspect and repair your AC unit as needed.

It’s important to keep your A/C in tip-top shape as repairs can be expensive. With the introduction of computerized parts, today’s A/C system is more complex than in the days of “do-it-yourself” vehicle maintenance.