The Turn Signal Mystery (Turn Signal Problems)
February 12, 2023
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 to just leave your broken blinker broken, remember you can get a ticket for not using them, not to mention... More
ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Lake In The Hills Illinois
August 6, 2022
When accidents occur in Lake In The Hills, Illinois, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical information.When Illinois police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Lake In The Hills Vehicle
July 25, 2022
Lake In The Hills drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Illinois come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Lake In The Hills area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPM... More
What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)
February 23, 2020
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 that can help drivers with just such a scenario. It's called a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB.... More
Unlock the Secret (Malfunctioning Door Lock Actuator)
January 19, 2020
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 component of power door locks that can fail, especially when they are used several times each day. Those ar... More
When You Hear the Crash in Lake In The Hills: What to Do After an Accident
January 21, 2019
Motorists in North America drive about 3 trillion miles/4.8 trillion kilometers every year. There are over 250+ million licensed drivers, and approximately 6.2 million accidents happen every year. Unfortunately, if we're going to drive vehicles, there are going to be accidents. Knowing what to do... More
Why Is My Check Engine Light On?
April 23, 2018
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Lake In The Hills drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is w... More
Distracted Driving
March 18, 2018
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. For the rest of us who are not so biologically wired, no amount of practice can increase our effect... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring For Your Lake In The Hills Auto
March 13, 2015
Lake In The Hills motorists may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Lake In The Hills come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around Lake In The Hills have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring syst... More
ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Lake In The Hills Illinois
December 18, 2014
When accidents occur in Lake In The Hills, Illinois , the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and essential medical information. When Illinois police and rescue workers must sift through poc... More