Automotive care articles and videos

A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)

A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right.&n...

Published on: Jun 28, 2026

Duke Has Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power

Hey, Duke here, and Richard Petty once told me, “You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes, you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.” So today, we are going to p...

Published on: Jun 21, 2026

Gas Savings in Valparaiso: Sharpen Your Pencil

High gas prices in Valparaiso increase the cost of living for Indiana drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger ...

Published on: Jun 14, 2026

The Edible Engine

You may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats and squirrels—even rabbits—have been known to gnaw on wires in engine compartments, ca...

Published on: Jun 07, 2026

Don’t Be Hosed (Radiator Hose Replacement)

If you are like most drivers, you don’t worry too much about what shape your radiator hoses are in. But they are a vital part of your coolant system, helping carry engine coolant from the ...

Published on: May 31, 2026

Steer Right in Valparaiso

Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Valparaiso drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel....

Published on: May 24, 2026

Brandy Says Take Time for Differential Service at Automotive care articles and videos

Hello Valparaiso - let's talk differentials. Brandy here and if you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. ...

Published on: May 17, 2026

Beware Dangers of Spring Driving (Seasonal Driving Tips)

Sure, winter is quickly fading in the rearview mirror, but the peril of icy roads is replaced with a whole new set of driving challenges in spring. Deer and other wildlife. You are not the only one w...

Published on: May 10, 2026