Category: Car Care Tips

No matter where you are in Oregon, you’ve no doubt seen at least a baker’s dozen cars with large tires or jacked suspension or decals out the wazoo (or all of the above). Given that these rigs generally look awesome, and given Oregon’s vast and varied terrain, and given the plethora of off-roading clubs in […]

Gas mileage is arguably the thing that people care about when they start looking for a new car. But you have a road trip planned, and you’re not made of money so you’re not about to buy a brand new car just to save on gas. So what do you do? Clean Your Fuel Injectors […]

As long as there have been cars, people have been patting their pockets and tearing their house apart searching for their misplaced keys. Losing your keys is one of the most frustrating time wasting mistakes in our lives, right alongside driving around looking for the cheapest gas price or waiting in line for brunch on […]

Now that the weather is starting to take a turn for the better, some of you more adventure-minded readers might be thinking of taking a road trip in the near future. Road trips are a classic American tradition, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. However, road trips often involve days of driving which means […]

A transmission can be easy to maintain, but terribly pricey to replace. It makes sense to take care of your automotive transmission now, rather than be caught off-guard by a huge repair bill later. The following strategies will help to keep your transmission working well and shifting seamlessly behind the wheel. Ten tips to maintain […]

From camping to music festivals or just a friend’s barbeque, there are an abundance of reasons to get out of the house and on the road during the summer in Oregon. It gets exciting and active around here during the warm weather, so it’s good reason to start prepping your car now for the coming […]

As the season’s change, so do the things we do to take care of ourselves. For instance, in Winter we make sure to dress warmly and stay up to date with our cold and flu vaccinations. Much like us, our vehicles are also affected by the cold, and since our cars are an important part […]

It’s a new year, and chances are you started 2015 with a list of resolutions a mile long. If we’re all honest with ourselves, keeping our new year’s resolutions can be a lot harder than we expected it to be. Whether you want to lose weight or live a greener lifestyle, each good intention comes […]

Living in the rugged state of Oregon, you’ll never know when owning a truck could come in handy. They’re practical, stylish and great for getting things done. However, if you’re looking to surprise a person in your life with a brand new truck for Christmas, you’re might get a little overwhelmed by the variety of […]

The holiday season is finally here, and there is so much driving to be done. Whether you’re picking up gifts at your local store or driving long distances to visit family and friends, being on the road in winter can be incredibly dangerous. You’re not only up against the elements, but other stressed out drivers […]