Its happened to everyone: youre rolling down the highway, blasting the radio, when the low fuel warning light catches your eye. There are no gas stations or rest stops for miles, and you dont have a can of extra gas in your car. Youre about to run your tank dry. When a conventional engine runs […]

Buying a used car might be a good choice, especially if you can find a great deal on a vehicle with low mileage. But not everything is always as it appears. While a car may look good on the outside, you could also be inheriting someone else’s problems. You don’t want that fantastic deal to […]

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 […]