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Properly maintaining your vehicle can do more than improve its performance. It can also improve your fuel economy. Ask about our FREE multi-point service inspection. We look at items like these that can have a big impact on your gas mileage: 

Most of the time the answer is NOW because you are driving in a heavy rain storm and realize that they aren't doing their job. The next day is sunny and the wipers are forgotten about again until the next storm. Wiper blades and inserts are a maintenance item that should be checked and or changed periodically. Most manufacturers recommend at least once a year.

Nitrogen is less likely to migrate through tire rubber than is oxygen, which means that your tire pressures will remain more stable over time and temperature changes. Nitrogen installation can cut down on the frequency of your low tire light illuminating; however, it does not completely eliminate the need for occasional pressure adjustments.

Spring is right around the corner, but for those of you who suffer from allergies like hay fever or asthma, spring may not be the most comfortable time of year. One of the quickest and easiest ways you can reduce pollens entering your vehicle's interior cabin is to check to see if your vehicle's cabin air filter needs to be changed.

Engine Performance: Keep your car properly tuned to improve gas mileage by an average of 4 percent.

Its springtime and everything is renewing and growing. It’s a great time of year unless you have allergies. Cabin or passenger compartment filters reduce the amount of airborne contaminants entering the vehicle and can help your passengers breathe easier. Subaru recommends replacement every 12000 to 15000 and depending on driving conditions intervals may be sooner. If neglected, clogged filters can reduce the amount of air flow from the HVAC system outlets and put increased…

Distraction Prevention vs. Crash Protection; Here’s what we’ve learned:

• Pet travel harnesses come in two forms, those that only prevent distraction and those that provide actual crash protection. Choose wisely!
• Prevent driver distraction! Did you know that distracted driving can be caused by not only your cell phone, but by the family pet? It’s important to be safer together on the road and ensure that your pet is safely harnessed in the…