When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate. The reasons? Don't want to spend the money, don't have time to get it done, it's not urgent. Sound familiar? Here are the t...
We all do our best to budget for scheduled vehicle maintenance. What’s hard is planning for unexpected repairs. The truth is that our vehicles can stay on the road longer than ever b...
Here are 5 tips from Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment for used car buyers:1. Ask for service records. Most owners who document regular maintenance service take care of their vehicle.2. Inspect the v...
Let's talk about cabin air filters. There seems to be some confusion about them among Sparks that we should be able to clear up. Much of the confusion starts because cabin air filters are relatively n...
Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant. But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator.
The alternator is wha...
There’s a common misconception that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to h...
Let’s talk transmissions. Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time. But like any other machine, they’ll eventually wear out and ne...
Owner's manuals have schedules for preventive maintenance. Sparks can check on things like oil changes, transmission service and so on. They say you should change your oil after driving a certain dist...
