Monthly Archives: August 2015

The Importance of Tire Care

With so much happening inside a vehicle internally, some seemingly more minor details might get left out of vehicle maintenance.  So, you’ve filled up with oil and gas– the engines, brakes, transmission, suspension, and shock systems all seem in place.  Without either knowing how long the vehicle has gone on the same set of tires […]

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Keeping Your Truck Fuel Efficient

These days, we hear a lot about the carbon footprint and how to reduce it.  Some cars can run from corn, others, electricity.  Our natural resources are depleting and people are fighting everyone to either gather more up for their own country or to stave off more damage to the environment.  Diesel truck fuel, like […]

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Which Trailer is Right for Your Boat?

While shopping for a boat trailer probably isn’t as much fun as shopping for the boat itself, it’s still a necessary task before you get out on the water.  If you’ve never purchased a boat trailer, though, you probably have a lot of questions about them.  Here are the basics about boat trailers so you […]

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Air Brakes 101

While most cars and other non-commercial vehicles use hydraulic brake systems, the majority of trucks and vans used for commercial purposes are equipped with air brakes.  While there are some similarities between the two – they both work to stop a moving vehicle, for instance – there are some major differences between the systems and […]

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Finding a Reliable Repair and Service Shop for Your Truck

Owning a truck, or trucks, used for commercial purposes is a big responsibility.  Not only is it a substantial initial investment, there are the ongoing associated costs of owning commercial vehicles. One of these, of course, is having regular maintenance performed, as well as repairs when the need arises.  The key to saving yourself undue […]

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