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We all know that the winter can be especially challenging for drivers. Whether it’s snow, ice, or rain, keeping your vehicle in shape can be tricky. However, if you don’t take care of it properly, it could lead to big problems even before the winter ends. Don’t let your car get salty! Salt is a common commodity that you probably use on a daily basis and it’s used in a lot of things. However, the use of salt can cause some serious damage to your vehicle. The effect of salt and how it works to corrode metal is something that...

Car trouble can happen to anyone. There’s nothing worse than being stranded on the side of the road with a broken car especially when you’re far from home. The last thing you wanna do is try and find someone to tow you or call a pickup truck because that’s going to seriously eat up your funds. So it’s important to be prepared for it by knowing how to troubleshoot things yourself and do preventative maintenance.     Just like with many elements of your life, the solution to managing car trouble is a simple one. Take the time to perform regular preventative...

Many of us don't like to think about it, but as the new year quickly approaches, there's one thing on many people's minds: car problems!  Like everyone else, you may also be wondering what issues to expect with your car over the next few months. This is why I've put together this list of common car problems to look out for during the first of the new year and beyond.  Check & Refresh Your Filters & Sensors Filters. Sensors. They are two things that are often forgotten about and pushed off to the side. If you wait too long, you’ll...

Where does your mind go when you get into your car? For some it's to a meeting, for others it's a little zen. However, for most drivers their minds jump right to the clutter that is their car. The problem with having a cluttered car is that the mind follows. The metaphor isn't intended to make you feel bad about yourself, but it does illustrate how our personal environments affect us by causing us to act in certain ways. It's one reason why we wash our cars. But, before you start scrubbing your car like Monk from Seinfeld, there are...

Have you ever tried to pump air in your tires during the cold months of winter? It can be frustrating because they seem to lose that pound or two of pressure overnight, but there's a reason for that. The weather plays a huge part in how much air pressure your tires have after sitting for a few days. So, let's talk about tire pressure and why it changes in the winter with Zappy's Auto Washes. Cold weather has arrived and so has the drop in air pressure in your tires. So why does this happen? The majority of automobile manufacturers...