How Often Should You Replace Your Car’s Oil?

If you are like most people, you do not keep track of when your last oil change was. Some people rely on the mileage sticker the mechanic places on the corner of your front windshield. Others just pop in and have their oil changed when they think of it. While everyone has their own method, there are some things to keep in mind about the frequency of oil changes on your vehicle. This blog will go over the ways you can tell if you need an oil change.

What You Should Know Before Buying a Used Vehicle

There is more to car buying than selecting the vehicle you think looks the best or features your favorite color. When buying used, customers need to take the initiative to ask a variety of questions, so they know what they are getting themselves into. Today, we are going to explore some of these questions so you can be better prepared for the next time you hit the dealership lot.

Perks to Buying a Used Vehicle

While many people aspire to one day being able to afford a brand-new vehicle, for many of us this is not in the cards. With so many financial uncertainties in life, the only option many of us have is to purchase used. Though there are benefits to purchasing new, there are also an array of perks that come with purchasing a used vehicle. Today we are going to go over some of these perks, so you know the benefits that comes with choosing a used vehicle.

Steps to Jump-Start a Vehicle with a Dead Battery

A car with a dead battery is always an inconvenience. It seems to happen at the most inopportune moments. One solution is to have a portable jump-starter, which can charge your battery without assistance from another vehicle. However, most people reply on help from another vehicle to jump-start their car. Follow these steps to jump-start a vehicle with a dead battery with the help from a second vehicle.

What to do before you start your road trip 

If you plan on going anywhere this summer, you may want to take some time to think about what you will need. You will need to prepare lots of things before you hit the road and reach your vacation destination. Here are some tips on what to do before you start your road trip. 

Tips on how to keep your car cool this summer 

Summer is here and it is getting hot outside. With all the summer travel ahead of you, your vehicle may become overheated from sitting out in the sun all day. We have some tips on how to keep your car cool this summer. Let’s take a look and see what you can do. 

With this Covid-19 pandemic, it is important to take precautions to help you stop the spread of disease and protect yourself and your family. One of the dirtiest places around you is your car. There is a lot of dust and your hands are always on the steering wheel. We want to help you learn how to disinfect your car during quarantine. Let’s see what you can do. 

How often should I drive my car during quarantine?

In these uncertain times amid the coronavirus pandemic and stay-at-home orders enacted across much of the country, including here in New Jersey, many questions arise, even ones that you may not have thought about before a lot of the world stopped what it was doing to stay inside. Some such questions that might come up are, will your vehicle’s battery die if you don’t drive it enough? Is it okay to leave your vehicle in your garage or driveway for such a long time without using it? If you are asking yourself, “How often should I drive my car during quarantine,” we looked into it for you. 

Is car insurance required in New Jersey?

It could be said that insurance is something where you “can’t live with it, can’t live without it.” It can be a hassle and a bag of confusion at times, but it is something that is necessary in case you find yourself in some kind of predicament. Auto insurance in particular is vital, and in many states, it is not optional. Is car insurance required in New Jersey? Yes, it is. Read ahead for more details.  Read the rest of this entry >>