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How Your Brakes Work and How To Prevent Serious Brake Problems

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We all know how important the brake system is in our car. Your car may not run if there’s something wrong with the electrical system or the motor. However, your car may not stop if there’s a problem with your brakes. And you wouldn’t ever want to be in this…

Causes of Road Rage and How to Handle It

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Causes of road rage and how to handle it Driving can be stressful, but being upset behind the wheel can be one of the causes of road rage. How do you react? We'll talk about the causes of road rage and how to deal with it in this article. We've…

Can Gasoline Go Bad

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Can Gasoline Go Bad:  How Long Does Gasoline Last ​If it has been a while since your car has been driven, you may wonder: does gasoline go bad if left unused for a period of time? The short answer is yes, over time, gasoline can go bad, which leads to…

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…

​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…

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…

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…

5 Bad Driving Habits That Are Harmful To Your Car

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​It’s absolutely mind-boggling how many people abuse the cars they spent so much time researching and so much hard-earned money acquiring. There are driving habits that can damage your car; causing it to consume too much fuel, accelerating its need for maintenance, and in some cases even resulting in flat…

Preparing Your Car From Warm Weather

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Now that the warm weather has finally arrived, driving takes on new meaning with road trips, scenic drives and just cruising around in the warm glow of the sun. But a rainy and cold winter takes a toll on your vehicle and leaves your car in need of some helpful…