Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Plainfield, Illinois
July 28, 2019
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Illinois environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Plainfield drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Pla... More
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)
July 21, 2019
Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like. You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thought you were pointing them. You have to constantly make steering adjustments. Loose steering is slop... More
Time Out: Suspension Problems in Plainfield
July 14, 2019
Your vehicle's suspension system has two jobs: to prevent the passengers from getting tossed around inside the vehicle every time it hits a bump in the road and to keep the tires firmly planted on the road around every corner and over every bump.To see your suspension system, you'll have to look... More
How Much is Enough for Plainfield Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
July 7, 2019
Most Plainfield drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that bald tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, the te... More