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Winter weather can be an inconvenience in multiple ways. It gets darker earlier, it’s cold and wet outside, and sometimes it’s hard to drive in the snow and ice.  Cold weather can also cause trouble under the hood of your car, especially with your battery. The battery in your car is the heart of your electrical system. It provides the power needed to start your vehicle. When the electricity flows, electrons flow to other components of your electrical system, including the s...

Let's talk about automotive performance. This term means a lot of things to a lot of people... from better handling, more speed, more off-road or track capability or even better fuel economy. For the purposes of this list, performance means one thing; getting where you are going sooner. Consider the following top pick performance upgrades if you want to put more power to the ground: Cold-air Intake - Factory air boxes are restrictive and are usually more about packaging under the hood than fe...

We are the land of the man (or woman) who has everything. We have electric dog nail trimmers, vacuums that work without your help and phones with more computing power than a fleet of space shuttles. With all this great and not so great stuff, it's getting harder and harder to give a great gift. Before you go flailing around for a gift nobody wants or needs just to say you have something to wrap, consider the gift of safety; a new set of tires for a friend or family member.Maybe you think thi...

Few things typify the holidays like hitting the road to share the magic of the season with family and friends. But with the road choked with other drivers, winter weather hazards, and long empty stretches of sleepy asphalt, a holiday road trip can quickly turn ugly. Keep the joy meter pegged by taking a few precautions to prepare for your trip. 1.  Get Your Pre-drive ZZZZZs - Drowsy driving is a largely unheralded hazard, taking a back seat to more socially active no-no's like texting and drink...

North American roads cover millions of miles of landscape through habitats that vary from desert and grassland to mountain or forest and everything in-between. While we enjoy the freedom of the open road, we are nearly always crossing through the homes of wild creatures which may venture out on the road at the worst time possible.  Follow these tips to avoid a collision with our natural neighbors. 1.  Pay Attention - It may seem like the most basic of instructions, but in our tech-crazy world t...

In many parts of the US and Canada, it is common to have two sets of wheels and tires to tackle seasonal differences in driving conditions. You know what to do with them while they are on your car, but what is the proper way to store the ones you put up for the season? Here are some tips to ensure your seasonal tires are ready to go when it is time to swap them out. 1.  Clean Your Wheels - Contaminants and road grime can degrade the finish on your wheels while they are in storage. Before you pu...

Some vehicle owners don’t even realize that there is an intricate electrical system within your car.  It consists of a battery, starter, and alternator.The heart of your vehicle's electrical system is the battery.  Nothing is worse than getting up on that first cold winter morning, going to your car, turning the ignition, and then, nothing. Your car battery is dead, and you are left in the cold.Cold Temperatures Affect Your BatteryIt is widespread for car battery&rs...

The Alignment Center in Anchorage, Ak wants to make sure our customers know the essential auto maintenance prevention steps.  Just like we go to a dentist to have our teeth cleaned and checked, we want to make sure our vehicles are in good shape too. Why waste hard earned money on expensive auto repairs when a quick regular maintenance check at Alignment Center could save you time and money. Here is a quick rundown of regular maintenance items offered at Alignment Center. Wheel alignment- essen...

Driving your car through an automated car wash for a quick suds-up is a quick way to knock the dirt off the outside of your car, but a drive through wash doesn't do a very thorough job.  If you want that new car look and feel for your car, set aside about an hour and follow Alignment Center's step-by-step deep cleaning guide. Before you get started you need to get some supplied together.  Here is what you need:   Automotive soap - Use a brand name wash that is made for cars.  Don't use dish d...

Summer is a great time to head to the movies and what could be more American than heading to the local drive-in to take in a movie while enjoying a piece of classic Americana?  But don't head to the drive-in unprepared.  Follow these quick tips to make the most of your viewing experience. 1. Check Your Battery - Drive-in theaters these days pipe the audio through your car stereo and you won't be able to leave your engine running for a two hour plus cinematic experience.  Your battery will be do...