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Preparing Your Vehicle for Football Tailgates

Preparing Your Vehicle for Football Tailgates

Football season is about more than just the game. It is a time for road trips with friends and family, early morning tailgate setups, packed coolers, folding chairs, portable grills, and plenty of food and drinks. Whether you are traveling across town to support your...

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What Lives in Your Cup Holders?

What Lives in Your Cup Holders?

Take a look inside your vehicle. Not just at the dashboard or seats, but at the places you usually ignore. What’s in the cup holders? How about the door pockets? And the center console? If you’re like most drivers, there’s probably a collection of receipts, loose...

Easy Habits That Help Keep Your Car Cleaner Between Washes

Easy Habits That Help Keep Your Car Cleaner Between Washes

Keeping your vehicle clean takes more than an occasional trip to the car wash. Every day, your car is exposed to dust, road grime, bird droppings, bug splatter, and other debris that can quickly diminish its appearance. Even your daily routine, from commuting to work...

Why August Is Still Tough on Your Vehicle

Why August Is Still Tough on Your Vehicle

As August arrives, many people begin thinking about the end of summer. Family vacations are winding down, back-to-school shopping is in full swing, and the first hints of fall are just around the corner. However, while the season may be changing, the weather and...

Are You Harder on Your Vehicle Than You Think?

Are You Harder on Your Vehicle Than You Think?

Most drivers want to take good care of their vehicles, but it's often the small, everyday habits that have the biggest impact over time. While routine maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations is important, the way you drive and care for your vehicle each day...

Getting Your Vehicle Ready for the Back-to-School Season

Getting Your Vehicle Ready for the Back-to-School Season

Summer often brings road trips, vacations, and weekend adventures, but back-to-school season introduces a different kind of driving routine. Instead of occasional long drives, your vehicle suddenly becomes part of a busy daily schedule filled with school drop-offs,...

The Mid-Summer Vehicle Check-In: Is Your Car Keeping Up?

The Mid-Summer Vehicle Check-In: Is Your Car Keeping Up?

Summer is often one of the busiest times of the year for drivers. From family vacations and weekend getaways to everyday errands and special events, vehicles tend to spend more time on the road during the warmer months. While many drivers start the season with a fresh...

Summer’s Dirty Secret: It’s Not Just the Heat

Summer’s Dirty Secret: It’s Not Just the Heat

When people think about the challenges summer brings for their vehicles, heat is usually the first thing that comes to mind. High temperatures can make driving less comfortable, warm up vehicle interiors, and create concerns about wear and tear. But if you've ever...

Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Fourth of July Road Trips

Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Fourth of July Road Trips

The Fourth of July is one of the busiest travel holidays of the summer. Families load up their vehicles for vacations, weekend getaways, barbecues, camping trips, and visits with loved ones. While it's easy to focus on packing bags and planning activities, taking time...