Tag: vehicle maintenance

The emissions system of a car is compiled of several different components. These include oxygen sensors, exhaust manifolds, exhaust systems and catalytic converters. The catalytic converter is an integral part to this system. Its function is to convert harmful gasses from the vehicles exhaust into safer compounds. This is to prevent damage to the atmosphere […]

Have you sat in your automobile mechanic’s service office and noticed a blue plaque on the wall reading “ASE Certified” and wondered what that means? As technology grows in the automotive industry so do es the tools and expertise of the technicians performing the repairs. Through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) technicians can […]

You have braved the cold, the snow and the ice and now it is time to prepare for the spring showers and summer sun. Here is a checklist for your vehicle maintenance focusing on the exterior of your car. Windshield Wipers: It is important to check the windshield wipers on your vehicle periodically. The rubber […]