Most drivers assume summer is the tough season, since long road trips, heat, and heavy miles feel like the real test. But for the average family vehicle, the school year is harder, and it is harder in ways that are easy to miss, because none of it looks dramatic. It is just five months of short trips,…
Santa Clarita summers are hard on vehicles. When the thermometer climbs past 95° and you're crawling up the 5 with the A/C on full blast, your engine is working harder than it does any other time of year. So when that little amber engine icon lights up on your dash in July, it usually isn't a coincidence. Here's…
Warmer weather changes the way you drive. Road trips get longer, traffic gets heavier, and the family vehicle works harder than it does at any other point in the year. When the temperature climbs and the schedule fills up, the last thing you want is a brake problem slowing you down. A vehicle that stops…
As the weather warms up and spring driving picks up, it is the perfect time to reset your vehicle’s engine care routine, starting with an oil change. After a long winter of cold starts, short trips, and fluctuating temperatures, your engine oil has likely taken a hit. Many drivers wait until a warning…
Winter driving conditions can be tough on your vehicle. Between freezing temperatures, road salt, and icy conditions, your car works harder during the winter months than almost any other time of year. March is the perfect time to check a few key systems to make sure your vehicle stays reliable and safe…