For many people, the past few months have meant working from home and reducing or completely eliminating the amount that they leave their house. This also means people are driving way less. If you fall into this category and are rarely hitting the road, your vehicle could be considered an idle car. So what constitutes […]

If you haven’t taken your car in for an oil change or tire rotation in a while (which are two services where the technician often also checks your tire pressure and adds air accordingly) you may start to notice that your tire pressure is decreasing. But don’t worry, this is normal. Given most standard tires

Adventuring out into the wild has long been a part of the human spirit. Fresh air, obstacles to overcome, sunshine, it’s no wonder why there are so many off road enthusiasts. Being in Utah, we have access to some of the best off road trails in the country. If you’re looking for off road Jeep

As the third-largest country in the entire world, the United States has incredible potential for road trip vacations. Our diverse landscape brings you through the swamplands of Louisianna, the busy streets of New York City, the iconic Grand Canyon, the winding and windy coast of California, the waterfalls of Washington, and the bison habitats in

When you are in the market for a new car and are trying to decide on a make and model, the major specifications considered are typically the brand, size, color, mileage, and other specs. One thing that is often overlooked is the cost of repairs. The repairs for cars like Toyota are famously affordable, totaling

The better you understand your vehicle, the better off you are. It doesn’t matter who you are or how often you drive, understanding the types of fluids in a car is valuable for all drivers. It’s a lesson that will help you out when you least expect it. Noticing a wet spot under your car,

The timing belt in a car (which is usually made of rubber in modern cars, but can also be a chain in older models) is part of the engine and is what keeps both the crankshaft and the camshaft rotating in sync. It is important for these two parts to be in sync because they,

Blowing your gasket. We’ve all heard the phrase in our daily lives. Someone cuts in front of you at the grocery store, the person next to you in the coffee shop is having a phone call on speaker, the driver in the left lane going below the speed limit and not passing anyone, in all

With the cold weather finally upon us, the roads can get slick with ice, snow, and rain, and fog and storms can cause limited visibility. There are tons of factors (mostly weather-related) that make driving in the winter more dangerous. Because of this, it’s important to know how to winterize cars and stay safe on

When we drive our cars, we’re not often thinking about the inner workings of the vehicle. We sit behind the wheel, making turns and stops, and switching lanes. Rarely are we thinking about how our brakes or engine works. But it can be helpful to understand how your car functions. This information can help you