Why Is My Check Engine Light On?
June 27, 2022
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Huntersville drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong ... More
Distracted Driving
August 1, 2021
When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. For the rest of us who are not so biologically wired, no amount of practice can increase our effect... More
The Turn Signal Mystery (Turn Signal Problems)
July 12, 2020
Some problems are easy to diagnose on a vehicle; others aren't. Figuring out what's wrong with a malfunctioning turn signal sometimes fits into both categories. By the way, if your tempted to just leave your broken blinker broken, remember you can get a ticket for not using them, not to mention... More
Don't Stack the Mat
May 24, 2020
In the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ... More
When You Hear the Crash in Huntersville: What to Do After an Accident
August 11, 2019
Motorists in North America drive about 3 trillion miles/4.8 trillion kilometers every year. There are over 250+ million licensed drivers, and approximately 6.2 million accidents happen every year. Unfortunately, if we're going to drive vehicles, there are going to be accidents. Knowing what to do... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Huntersville Vehicle
June 9, 2019
Huntersville drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in North Carolina come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Huntersville area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS c... More
What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)
June 2, 2019
If your vehicle had something in its design or production that the manufacturer had figured out had an unanticipated problem, you'd want to know about it. And you'd want it fixed. There is something that can help drivers with just such a scenario. It's called a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB.... More
ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Huntersville North Carolina
December 24, 2015
When accidents occur in Huntersville, North Carolina, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and critical medical information. When North Carolina police and rescue workers must sift through... More
Why is My Check Engine Light On?
September 24, 2015
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Huntersville auto owners and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us Huntersville car owners. Lets get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your check engine light is fl... More