Nobody likes to have their car’s heater break down, particularly if you have to weather the harsh cold months of Seattle. So, what can you do when your car starts to go cold at a bad time? With a little bit of foresight, you should be able to get through the worst of it until […]
If your coolant runs dry, it can be tempting to replace it with tap water. This can be a good short-term solution, but you should get new coolant as soon as it is convenient. After all, coolant is specially designed to be better for your car than normal water. First of all, it takes more […]
If you notice a recurring fluid stain under where you park your car, it may be something to bring to the attention of our auto body shop in Seattle. To help you identify your specific problem, consider the appearance and smell of the fluid and refer to the following list: Oil: The most common form […]
Are you in the habit of letting your gas tank run dry? If so, you may want to start fueling up earlier. It’s not just a good way to keep from getting stranded with an empty tank, but it’s actually better for your engine. The fact is that the fuel in your gas tank is […]
We’re all familiar with the parking brake. If you’re like most people, you know enough to use this brake when parking on an incline so as to keep your vehicle from rolling away. However, if this is the only time you are engaging your brake, you are not deriving the full benefit of this handy […]
