Remember the days when a few guys in a truck would drive around a parking lot asking if you wanted to buy some stereo equipment? Dealing with auto body repair scammers is very similar. You might park your car, all set to run into a store to do a few errands, when a guy notices […]

Your car warranty has expired, and you need a repair. After some frustration and confusion, the first question that pops into your mind is: Where do I go for service when my car warranty expires? You may be tempted to go back to the dealership, and they’ll be happy to provide service when my car […]

It’s summertime, which means there’s hot weather outside of your car and an air conditioner on full blast on the inside of your car. And chances are that at the time you need your car air conditioning most, it is when it quits on you and starts blowing cool or even warm air. So why […]

Something just went wrong with your car. You bring it into your dealer who just told you it will cost thousands of dollars to repair. But you dont have thousands of dollars to spend on automobile repairs, and even if you did, you dont want to spend it unless you have to. You also want […]

Welcome back to the AutoAid Blog as we continue our discussion of common (and commonly confusing) dashboard warning lights. Ever see a light you didn’t recognize on your dashboard? Is one lit now? Not sure if your vehicle is safe to drive? If your check engine light is illuminated and you’re not sure why, check […]

If you drive a car, you know about dashboard warning lights. Of these, the Check Engine light is one of the most infamous, and here at AutoAid we get daily calls from perplexed drivers with this mysterious light. Check engine light is also ranked among the most popular internet search terms for anything car care […]

Anti-Lock Brake systems were introduced to assist drivers in maintaining control of their vehicle during emergency braking in all weather conditions. Especially in rain, snow, ice and slick conditions. Simply stated, The ABS computer senses when a wheel locks up when applying the brake pedal and electronically compensates for it by equalizing the brake pressure […]

As a parent, you probably know that accomplishing everyday tasks is a little bit more challenging when children are in the picture. A simple trip to the grocery store or even taking a shower can be a feat when your little ones are around. And so it goes with driving. Although you may have a […]

A friend who doesn’t drive her car much recently asked us if her car needs any different maintenance than one that is driven regularly. We reached to Tony Molla, the Vice President of Communications for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, for advice. According to Tony, “there’s actually not a lot different about maintenance […]

Kids these days are hard to shop for. You want to give them something they will use but also something that they can learn from. Lucky for you and them there is a new toy out there meant to get them eager to learn to earn a spot alongside dad in the garage! Hammacher Schlemmer […]