John Manelas 
Long hot summer days are here to stay for the foreseeable future. New England summers are short, but they run HOT from June to September with very high humidity. We need our air conditioner’s to be running smoothly and sometimes that’s not as simple as it may seem. Most people heavily rely on their vehicle’s … Read more
Let’s talk about cabin air filters. There seems to be some confusion about them…
You may wonder where the hot air in car comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/antifreeze that circulates around the engine and through the radiator. There is also a hose that carries coolant/antifreeze from the engine to the heater core and another that takes it back into … Read more
Why are my windows fogging up? In cold weather, you may notice your windows fogging up. Then you can’t see where you’re going, and suddenly you and those around you are in danger. So, what causes your windows to fog up in cold weather, and how can you stop it? Fog is simply moisture condensing … Read more
Winter/Snow Tires vs. All Season Tires…what you need to know. Every year I get asked if it is worth the investment to buy dedicated snow tires. Well, how do you use your vehicle? Let’s assume you are like most people and you need to go to work even when it snows. Well it snows a … Read more
Batteries today are a big part of our everyday life. Think of how many batteries you have to keep charged. Of course, our purpose here is to talk about your car battery. When people come into Auto Care Plus and need a new battery, they’re really not that happy about having to spend the money. … Read more
Thanks for visiting the Auto Care Plus auto care blog. Today’s post lists 5 important reasons you should follow recommended maintenance schedules. Be Safe and Get where you are Going Reliably A well-maintained car doesn’t put you and your passengers at unnecessary risk. Think brakes, headlamps and all exterior lighting, clean windshield and new wipers, … Read more
When you hit this button: Most people are not aware that their car’s defroster is tied into the air conditioning system. While that means it can get quite warm and very cold, it also means something else. If you’ve ever had to use a humidifier in your home during the winter because your furnace was … Read more
It’s bad enough when you have car trouble in your local neighborhood – or even in your own driveway. However, nothing could put a damper on those travel plans like having your car break down hundreds of miles from home. Vacations are supposed to be a time for fun and relaxation, but the difference between … Read more
It’s that time of year again as we say goodbye to summer and wake up to some crisp fall mornings. Lots of people wait until winter before they realize their vehicle’s heat isn’t working quite as good as it should or not at all. You may have wondered where the warm air in your passenger … Read more
