Questions to Ask Your Glendale Heights Service Advisor
March 8, 2020
We find that a lot of Glendale Heights drivers are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions but don't want to be embarrassed or seem pushy. Vehicles are very complicated and there's more to know about them than most of us have the time to learn.... More
Bouncy Bouncy ? Are My Shocks Bad?
March 1, 2020
When Glendale Heights drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our tires on the road.Glendale Heights drivers don't think about shocks as often as oil changes b... More
Stay Safe in Glendale Heights by Putting Your Cell Phone on ICE
February 23, 2020
We don't want to think about it, but each Glendale Heights resident who drives or rides in a vehicle is potentially an accident victim. In the worst-case scenario, those people are unconscious and unable to communicate with Illinois rescue workers. Rescue workers and Glendale Heights police are w... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
February 16, 2020
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Glendale Heights area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the w... More
Rear Window?Not the Movie! (Why Some Rear Windows Don't Go All the Way Down)
February 9, 2020
Alfred Hitchcock once made a mystery thriller film called "Rear Window." It had nothing to do with the rear window of today's cars, SUVs, CUVs and light trucks. But there is one thing that some drivers DO find mysterious. Why don't the rear windows in the second row of many of these vehicles go... More
Ready, Set, COLD! (Getting Vehicle Ready for Winter)
February 2, 2020
When the temperatures plunge, your vehicle better be ready because it faces a whole new set of challenges. Rubber stiffens, glass fogs, fluids freeze. Just thinking about it can get your heart beating faster. So here are some tips for getting ready for those inevitable colder temperatures. Mak... More
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Illinois Roads?
January 26, 2020
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Illinois spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... More
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
January 20, 2020
Hey Glendale Heights area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Illinois streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Glendale Heights area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thir... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Glendale Heights Vehicle
January 19, 2020
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Glendale Heights area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you... More
QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)
January 19, 2020
Everybody's got friends like this. You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle and turn the key, the sound system is deafening. They just love to hear that music, sports, news anything but the sound of the vehicle itself. And maybe you're that person, too. Here's something to ... More