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The ER Autocare blog: car care tips, warning signs and maintenance guides for drivers in Columbus, Dublin, Upper Arlington and Plain City, OH.
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The car you drive contains many essential systems, including the set of parts that start the vehicle. Your automotive battery is at the heart of the starting system, and when it wears out, you are not going anywhere.
If you are in the market for a new set of wheels, there are some compelling reasons to choose a quality late model used car over a brand new one. When you buy a great used car, you can trade that high car payment for a much lower one, and if you bargain hard enough, you might not need a loan at all.
The state of Ohio may not be in a tropical zone, but it can still get pretty hot here. Summer temperatures routinely climb into the 90s, and they sometimes hit the triple digits.
You love your car, but you are not the only one. Every time you drive, car thieves have an envious eye on your sweet ride, and they are always waiting for a chance to take it away from you.
Unlike in many other parts of the country, the residents of Ohio get to enjoy all four seasons. That can be both a good and a bad thing, but those temperature extremes are a way of life for Ohio residents.
If you have recently had your vehicle painted, you know how expensive a new finish can be. Even a basic paint job could set you back more than a thousand dollars, and custom work could add even more to the price tag.
The cold days of winter are long gone, and summer driving season is right around the corner. Pretty soon, it will be time to head out on those fun summer road trips, packing up the car, grabbing the family and hitting the open road.
Whether you are headed out on a cross-country journey, taking a road trip with the kids or just commuting to work, your best friend is right in your pocket. If you have a smartphone, you can get traffic directions, find the cheapest gas and access a wealth of information with just the touch of a button.
Now that winter has loosened its icy grip, spring ushers in the ideal weather for cleaning, repairing and renewing everything around us – including our cars.
The price of fuel has been on the rise recently, leaving many drivers struggling to fill their tanks. Whether you drive a fancy sports car, a roomy SUV or a practical minivan, getting the best mileage you can is very important.
It is safe to assume that most Americans have found themselves stranded with a dead battery whether at home, at work or some place in between. In most cases, our first instinct is to either call a towing service or solicit the help of stranger willing to provide a jumpstart using jumper cables often buried in the trunk.
Cars, those steel, aluminum and fiberglass boxes that we use multiple times per day. Why do we buy them rather than a horse & buggy or bicycle?
