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When Do I Need to Replace My Timing Belt?

Modern engines are a mechanical marvel, with hundreds of individual parts all working together in the name of producing power through combustion. With so many different sensitive moving components, ensuring each step in the combustion process occurs at precise moments is essential to maintaining a smooth operation.  This orchestration of various components is the responsibility…

What Are All-Weather Tires and Are They Right For Me?

We are all familiar with the common all-season tire and the tire industry has been producing summer and winter tires for years. But, maybe you have heard someone talk about all-weather tires? Are they winter tires? Are they meant to be driven all year? Are they better than all-season tires? These are likely the first…

Six Tips to Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter and Fall Driving

Does anyone smell pumpkin spice? Are you noticing buses are back out filling the roads in the morning? And have you seen orange and black colors taking over your neighborhood’s outside décor? Well, this all means summer is ending, fall is among us, and many of us in South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana are curious…

What’s the Difference Between Shocks and Struts?

Although these terms are used interchangeably, shocks and struts are separate components in a vehicle’s suspension system. Both play an integral role in the function of your car’s suspension, but it’s important to understand the difference. In this article, we will explore shocks and struts, discuss the differences, and go over exactly what each component…

Best Modifications for the Jeep Wrangler

No vehicle defines the 4×4 segment like the Jeep Wrangler, tearing up your local trails (or mall parking lot) since its initial release in 1986. Despite the original model being nearly 40 years old, the Wrangler hasn’t strayed too far from that formula. Modern Wranglers retain the same body-on-frame chassis, utilitarian looks, and 4×4 capability…