There are numerous reasons why folks would store a vehicle in a garage. The vehicle could have potential such as mechanical fixer-upper, or it could have seldom needed work purposes such as hauling lumber or furniture, or it could be a beautifully restored antique used...
Driving in the rain can be difficult and dangerous. And when the rain arrives in March and April our vehicles might not be ready to handle a sudden deluge. For instance, it’s common in the winter months to accidentally cause damage to our vehicle’s wiper...
Wiper blades are essential to safe driving. When the wiper blades are damaged or worn to the point of ineffectiveness, driving can be both frustrating and dangerous. When you drive in a climate like Montana’s, it’s easy to forget the wiper blades; seldom does the...
It’s an unfortunate event: due to a snowstorm or the movement of snow from a plow post-storm, your vehicle is buried in snow on the side of the road. And it usually happens that you discover the buried vehicle the moment before you have to...
It can be a scary experience to find yourself with a broken-down vehicle, stranded on the side of the road. It can happen for any number of reasons, including engine/transmission, gas trouble, flat tire, etc. And many of us are not prepared to handle the...
It’s the season for travel. And nothing is quite like a well-planned road trip; it doesn’t matter whether you travel an hour away to the mountains or across the country, road trip perfection is rooted in preparation and planning. Hopefully you find yourself outside this...
Oil is a common sight in parking stalls, garages, and driveways. It’s likely that most of us have owned a vehicle that has leaked oil. Leaking oil is a symptom of many problems, and knowing which problem it is a likely symptom of is diagnosis...
Winter weather can wreak havoc on your vehicle’s systems. And your vehicle’s battery ranks at the top of the list for components most susceptible to the frigid cold temps forecasted to sweep over our state this month. Even a completely charged battery can have difficulties...
Here in Montana, we’re scheduled to have a cold, wet winter. Which means that it’s an absolute necessity to have tires built to withstand slick or snowy roads installed on your vehicle. Good traction is a necessity whether you are navigating the slick streets of...
No one wants or expects to end up with a vehicle emergency and stranded on the side of the road, but it does happen. Imagine you are out on the road at night and suddenly the steering wheel goes stiff beneath your grip; you pull...