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For many people, summertime means vacations and road trips. While you can't prevent every mechanical breakdown, performing a few maintenance checks before you hit the road can keep you from spending valuable vacation time in the repair shop.

New tires are expensive regardless of the vehicle you drive. While we often take our tires for granted, caring for them can extend their life, improve your car's ride, and ensure your vehicle keeps you safe.

When you are planning to invest in a vehicle, you want to choose one that will keep you and your family safe. Subaru has been around for years and has built a reputation for manufacturing some of the safest vehicles on the road.

Tire rotation and balancing are essential to your car's maintenance. Regular tire rotation extends the life of your tires, improves their performance, and increases your vehicle's safety. Failing to rotate and balance your tires will cause poor tire performance and unnecessary expenses for repairs or new tires.

 

Getting the most out of your new or used vehicle means keeping up with your car's maintenance schedule, including oil changes. Your vehicle's owner's manual will tell you how often you should change your oil, how much you should put in, and what weight of oil to use.

Your vehicle's dashboard is loaded with gauges and lights that provide a wide range of information. The warning lights on your dashboard are located where they are for a reason. When a warning light comes on, it indicates an issue that you should address immediately. Here are five vehicle emergency lights that you should not ignore.

Every car has its unique sound and feel. After driving a vehicle for a while, you get used to it, and if something sounds or feels different, you're the first to know.

It's no secret that winter can be tough on your car. Cold, snow, and wind can cause your car not to start in the morning or leave you trying to figure out how to open a frozen door or lock. Once you get in the car and get it started, road conditions, such as snow or black ice, can add to your problems. While winter can be hard on your car, a few simple steps can ensure that your vehicle runs smoothly in the cold.

Your transmission is vital to making your car move. Responsible for transferring power from the engine to the wheels, your transmission experiences more wear than any other component. Like many other components of your car, when something goes wrong with your transmission, your vehicle can stop in its tracks.

Although the Carolinas usually receive little to no snowfall in most winters, residents and visitors still need to prepare for inclement weather.