It’s that time of year again! While Mainers are familiar with the driving challenges posed by ice, wind, and snow, they may not know just how much the cold weather can affect their vehicle’s performance. Mainers Know the Basics Mainers are used to the cold weather (whether or not we like it is a matter of personal taste) and the …

It’s time for more helpful information on Maine State inspections, including the controversy surrounding them. Getting your motor vehicle inspected can seem tricky. You may have questions about whether you have a grace period, where to take your vehicle, and how Maine determines whether an inspection service is performing proper inspections. Let’s dive in. When is My Inspection Due? The …

Air conditioning diagnostics and repairs are about more than keeping you cool in the summertime. While air conditioning issues are often associated with the hot weather, they can pop up at any time. What Happens When You Can’t Beat the Heat? There’s nothing as refreshing as turning on your car or truck’s AC to cool off from the heat. But …

Our vehicle’s airbag systems are a great example of how sophisticated our motor vehicle safety systems have become. We’ve certainly come a long way from the days when seats belts were optional. While most of us know what airbags are designed to do, the information surrounding airbag diagnostics and maintenance is often not very clear. Does my airbag need maintenance? Does …

Maintaining your vehicle’s steering and suspension sounds like a wise practice—and it is, especially for Maine drivers. Mainers recognize that our extremes in weather make it essential to have complete control of our vehicles. We’ve discussed the importance of vehicle maintenance in previous blogs. However, sometimes steering and suspension maintenance gets overlooked. Drivers know the importance of both systems but …

Your vehicle air system is important but even more so if you live in Maine. Nobody wants to have their system go on the fritz when the weather outside is frightful. Our vehicle’s air system provides heating and cooling, a must wherever you live but one particularly important for Mainers, who experience extremes in weather including heat and cold. However, …

When it comes to having your vehicle repaired you have lots of options. However what advantages and disadvantages are there when it comes to working with a local Maine auto repair shop vs dealerships? Unfortunately, some consumers are unfamiliar with the differences between local auto repair shops and dealerships. More to the point, these consumers are confused by the many …

Vehicle maintenance can be a tricky problem for drivers as they try to keep up with routine maintenance without incurring unnecessary expenses. As most people know, routine maintenance such as oil changes is a good way to avoid unnecessary expenses and maximize your vehicle’s longevity; but what about tune-ups? With technology constantly changing, people sometimes ask whether tune-ups are still …

With winter fast approaching, you want the right set of tires to get you through Maine’s often wild weather. Everyone knows the importance of studded tires in Maine, but what are the best ones to buy and how do you make sure they comply with state law? Thankfully, the answers to these questions are easier than you might think. How …