Windshield WipersCold Weather Vehicle No-Nos (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)It's always easier to leave a few things in your vehicle so you'll have them on hand. But in cold weather, while it's a good idea to carry items such as a phone charger, blanket and shovel, there are some things you shouldn't store in your vehicle.Medicines and drugs. Cold temperatures can af... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on November 22, 2020 Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly. It may not have much power at all. You also may have had to stop at the gas station more often, a sign you... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on October 25, 2020 What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the Throttle Position Sensor, or TPS.The TPS is a sensor that helps your vehicle figure out the right mi... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 27, 2020 Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it. And there are a lot of people who either don't pay any attention to it or don't even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to know about.It's called a tachometer, and that "RPM" label means it is measuring how many revolutions... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 12, 2020 How Much Does It Cost? (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)Ever wonder why it costs so much more to fix a similar problem in two different vehicles? Let's say you now own an SUV and before that, you owned a car. Your SUV's air conditioning system needs a new evaporator, but the cost for the new one is way more than you remember it was for your car. How... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 09, 2020 The Best TestWould you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 07, 2018 Automotive Tips from Complete Auto Center Pro: When to Replace Your Wiper BladesThere are several important factors that go into how often Waterford drivers should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out – especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether it’s a lot of bugs and road grime from MI freeway... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on July 04, 2017 Wipe Out! New Wiper Blades for Waterford DriversWhen people in Waterford talk about vehicle safety, they think of tires and brakes. But do we think about our windshields? Isn't the ability to see a prime safety factor when it comes to driving around MI? Yet we often don't even notice our windshields until we can't see through them, or until... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on April 18, 2016 Automotive Tips from Complete Auto Center Pro: Wiper Blades – Signs of Wear90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can affect your driving safety – including a dirty windshield. In that sense, your wiper blades are an important safety system. Most Waterford drivers will wait until their wipers have failed before they replace t... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 20, 2016 Automotive Tips from Complete Auto Center Pro: Wiper Blade OptionsWiper blades are critically important to Waterford drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When it’s time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Waterford drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their veh... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on October 29, 2015 |
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