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Running Out Of Gas Ruins Your Car

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​Always checking the empty sign on your car’s fuel gauge is the most basic yet essential maintenance advice you will receive because running out of gas ruins your car. Let our experienced and licensed car mechanics at American Auto Care explain why running out of gas is problematic and how…

Common Car Repair Rip-offs

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​A lot of people aren't knowledgeable about how cars work and it, unfortunately, leaves them vulnerable to common car repair rip-offs.  As with most things in life, the more you understand, the better off you are. Just as with your barber and your dentist, taking your car to a mechanic…

​Reasons To Take Your Car on a Weekly Ride

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With so much extra time spent at home this year, it’s easy to forget to take your car on a weekly ride. Logic might dictate that less use is actually good, resulting in a longer life for your vehicle. But is it true? Letting your car sit for too long…

Is My Car Muffler Bad?

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Have you ever wondered “is my car muffler bad?”  Probably not, unless your car has started making really bad noises. One of the most important parts of your car is the muffler, but car owners tend to neglect muffler issues that arise mainly because of lack of knowledge. ​Has your…

10 Car Maintenance Basics Everyone Should Know

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Owning a car is convenient, until it breaks down, but fortunately, our list of 10 car maintenance basics can help prevent breakdowns and high unexpected repair bills. Car ownership doesn’t end with just the purchase of a vehicle, but extends all throughout the car’s lifetime. If you wish to enjoy…

Why You Shouldn’t Go for the Cheapest Brake Pads

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I have a friend who prides himself on buying the cheapest brake pads he can find. There are good ways to save money and then there are bad ways to do it.  One such faux pas in stretching your dollars’ worth is by buying the cheapest brake pads that you…

Should You Warm Up Your Car When It’s Cold?

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If you have your own car, you’re sure to have heard the advice to warm up your car before driving when it’s cold. It sounds like a reasonable thing to do, but have you ever stopped to consider whether or not it’s true? ​We’re here to tell you that the…

Top Reasons Why Your Car A/C is Not Blowing Cold Air

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Is your car A/C not blowing cold air?  We know this can make every warm-weather trip a complete disaster. ​ ​In winter, this can be somewhat forgivable and you can still go from point A to point B without breaking much sweat. But, during summer? Forget it A car’s air…

5 Car Parts Most Likely To Fail and Leave You Stranded

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Unfortunately, maing a list of the 5 car parts most likely to fail is not a hard task. Driving provides convenience and responsibility at the same time. For your car to provide the transportation service that you need, you need to keep it well-maintained. Taking care of your vehicle is…

Brand New Car vs Used Car

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When it’s time to buy a car, you have an almost overwhelming variety of choices available to you. Not only do you need to pick the make and model of your car, you also need to decide if you want to buy a new or used car. Buying a car…