Auto Care Corner
The intent of the show is to really give you some added value, to educate and help you, the car owner save money with tips and advice on how to get the most out of your vehicle for the least amount of cost. This is not a DIY show. Instead we show you how to get this done using professionals….the right professionals, giving you the peace of mind that the work done to your car was in fact needed and that your vehicle will be safe and reliable for years and miles to come.
Browse individual episodes below.
Summer Driving Tips
In this episode from our archives, John and Rich discuss the summer driving season, tips on keeping your car at the ready. How to increase fuel mileage and given the spike in gas prices you definitely want to listen in. Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty oil If you’re a quart...
Your Car’s Air Conditioning, Everything You Need to Know Plus Way More!
In today's episode, John discusses your a/c system. What to look out for, when to get it serviced professionally, things you can do maintenance wise to prevent system failures and much more. We will discuss the movement from R-134a refrigerant to the newest type...
What’s Stopping You?
In this episode, John discusses the importance of your suspension system in stopping your vehicle. The impact on stopping distances with worn suspension parts. Profound effects of worn out shocks and struts. Shock absorbers and struts influence the control and...
Potholes and the Damage done to Your Vehicle!
AH, Springtime in New England! We love to see those warm, spring days as we emerge from winter. But springtime in New England brings an unwanted consequence: potholes! In the worst-case scenario, hitting a pothole can result in a tire blowout or bent wheel. But even...
Preparing your Vehicle for Spring Fever!
1. GIVE YOUR CAR A GOOD WASH Winter is finally over so you should give your car a thorough cleaning. This will get rid of all the corrosive road salt and chemicals that collected on your car. It might look clean, but the undercarriage especially takes a beating...
What You Need to Know about Your Car’s Battery in NH and ME
In this episode, John and Rich talk about your car's battery. How to maintain it. How long it should last. How the extreme cold and hot weather affects your battery and much more. Batteries today are a big part of our everyday life. Think of how many batteries you...
The One Component Under Your Hood That Powers Everything is your Serpentine Drive Belt
The engine is the power plant for your vehicle but did you know that it can't work properly without all of the accessories that it drives? How does it do that? The serpentine belt, also known as the drive belt or multi-rib belt, is a single, continuous belt used to...
Water pumps, timing belts and vital fluid services
How to Properly Care for and Service the Vital Fluids in Your Vehicle. In this episode of Auto Care Corner, John and Rich discuss not only why and when you should service your vehicles vital fluids but also by what methods. They also discuss water pumps and...
Preparing Santa’s Sleigh (your car) for the Christmas Road Trip
In this episode of Auto Care Corner, John and Rich discuss what you need to do to ensure your car is ready for a trouble free drive this Christmas holiday season. Considering items such as antifreeze (coolant), winter tires, drive belts, timing belt, hoses, cabin...
How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter
In this episode of Auto Care Corner, John and Rich discuss what you need to do to ensure your car is ready to provide you with trouble free driving in the harsh winter weather conditions. Considering items such as antifreeze (coolant), winter tires, belts, hoses,...