Category: Car Care Tips

In just a few short weeks, it’ll be time to go back to school. Odds are at some point you might have signed up to be involved in a carpool for the new semester, which is both exciting and a little daunting at the best of times. Whether you’re a carpool veteran or first timer, […]

We all know that sheer sense of freedom that comes with the first time you felt a set of car-keys in your hand as a teenager. If you’re a parent with a teenage child, it’s likely that you’ll soon be gearing up to hand over a set of keys in the near future. The idea […]

So your teen just passed their state mandated driving test, and you’ve done enough saving to buy them their first used car. This rite of passage is both exciting and terrifying for most parents, and let’s be honest – the process of purchasing an affordable and safe vehicle for your teen isn’t exactly a walk […]

There is nothing more frustrating than parking your clean car under a tree, only to return a few hours later to have it covered in sap and dirt. Most people assume that the  sap comes directly from the tree itself, but it’s actually far more likely to be insect honey-dew. Insect honey dew is excreted […]

Once you become a parent, one of your top priorities is taking care of your children and making sure your family can get wherever you need to go as safely as possible. You want a car that will be used for years to come, and actually be a part of  the memories you make as […]

To be fair, the average driver doesn’t really have a clue what’s going on under the hood of their car, and that’s not always a good thing. In order to get the most out of your vehicle, you need to know what keeps it going (unfortunately it’s not just the engine). So, because knowledge is […]

Getting on a plane is fast and convenient, but in truth there is nothing more American than a good, old-fashioned road trip. While being in a car on the wide open road might sound daunting to the uninitiated, a road trip is something every family should experience together at least once in their lives. Of […]

At K & M Auto Service, we want you to be aware of how the seasons can affect your car and what steps you can take to ensure your car is prepared. Before we begin with seasonal recommendations, there are a few that apply to all weather conditions and should be done every couple of […]

The brakes are arguably the most important safety device on your vehicle, therefore it is important for you to inspect them regularly and to look for any obvious signs of damage or wear and tear. Spotting a brake problem before it gets out of hand can save your life and a lot of your hard-earned […]

Checking your transmission fluid is very simple, quick and easy. Despite how easy and important it is, most people still don’t have a clue how to do it. Here at Back To Top, we are Portland auto repair specialists, and we know all there is to know about transmissions. We provide our customers with the […]