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Emergency! (Vehicle Emergency items)
"I never expected it could happen to me." Countless drivers have said that after they've had an emergency turn their lives upside down. So before that happens to you, let's thinking about planning ahe...
Published on: Sep 06, 2020
Light's Out! Trouble Ahead (Exterior Light Bulb Service)
Whether or not your exterior light bulbs are all working probably is not at the top of your list when you think about your vehicle. But those exterior lights are more important than you think, a...
Published on: Mar 22, 2020
The Turn Signal Mystery (Turn Signal Problems)
Some problems are easy to diagnose on a vehicle; others aren't. Figuring out what's wrong with a malfunctioning turn signal sometimes fits into both categories. By the way, if your tempted...
Published on: Jan 26, 2020
Unlock the Secret (Malfunctioning Door Lock Actuator)
What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push the button on the key fob; all you have to do is have it with you. But sometimes there's a c...
Published on: Dec 08, 2019
Don't Stack the Mat
In the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? I...
Published on: Dec 09, 2018
What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)
If your vehicle had something in its design or production that the manufacturer had figured out had an unanticipated problem, you'd want to know about it. And you'd want it fixed. There is something t...
Published on: Sep 23, 2018
Know Your Towing Limits in Portland
Some Portland drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed by their vehicle. Nope. If you're going to do any towing around Portland, you should be aware of safety i...
Published on: Nov 12, 2017
Distracted Driving
When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. Fo...
Published on: Nov 06, 2017