Category: Auto Maintenance
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Vehicle Turn Signals: What You Need to Know If They Fail
What to Do If Your Turn Signal Lights Stop Working While You’re on the Road You were on the road to kayak the waters of Swatara Creek just outside of Harrisburg when you noticed that your turn signals weren’t working. And you quickly realized how turn signal lights are essential for safe driving. Because, this…
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Unraveling the Mystery of Your Dashboard Warning Lights
Understanding Vehicle Dashboard Symbols: What They Indicate and Why They Matter Your vehicle’s dashboard is your command center while you’re on the road. Because, they offer a wealth of information about your car’s performance, condition, and any potential issues. And as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first National EMS Week, we realize that…
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What You Need to Know About Your Car’s Blown Head Gasket
Understanding a Blown Head Gasket and Its Impact on Your Vehicle Camp Hill’s Market on Market farmer’s market has started up again this season, hosted by the Downtown Camp Hill Association. But, on your trip to this amazing farmer’s market you car sputtered and stopped. What happened? A blown Head Gasket! So, to better understand…
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Everything You Need to Know About Car Maintenance Apps
The Pros and Cons of Vehicle Maintenance Apps on Your Phone In our fast-paced digital age, apps have emerged as helpful solutions in almost all situations. For example, when an illness took away the voice of a tumor patient, an AI app cloned her voice, generating a speech replication that she can summon from a…
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The Best Course of Action When Your Brake Lights Fail
What to Do If Your Vehicle’s Brake Lights Stop Working This past weekend sent your heartrate sky high. Because on your way home from the Mechanicsburg Art Center, you discovered your brake lights had stopped working. And this left you narrowly escaping a rear-end collision. Brake lights are a critical safety feature that alert other…
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Stop Vehicle Cooling System Damage from Rust and Corrosion
Rust and Corrosion: Silent Enemies of Your Vehicle’s Cooling System When it comes to hitting the road, nothing is more aggravating than running into problems that keep us from getting to where we need to go. Last week it was downed wires reported on Wilson Avenue in Hanover. But, it could also be issues with…
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Should I Replace All My Tires If Only One Goes Bad?
The Dilemma: Do I Need to Replace All Tires If One Goes Bad on My Car or Truck? Have you ever found yourself in a situation where one of your car or truck tires goes flat or gets damaged. For example, you were planning a visit to the Markets at Hanover, only to have a…
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The Best Questions to Ask BEFORE You Buy Your Tires
Navigating the Terrain: Top 5 Questions to Ask When Buying Tires for Your Vehicle Choosing the right tires for your car or truck can significantly impact your driving experience, safety, and overall vehicle performance. But with so many options available in the market, it can be difficult to know what questions to ask to make…
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What You Should Know About Overloading Your Pick-up
The Perils of Overloading Your Pick-Up Truck: Why Safety Should Over-ride Convenience Picture this: you’ve got a long list of items to transport, and your trusty pick-up truck seems like the perfect solution. And it has a spacious bed, sturdy tires, and a powerful engine. But before you start loading it up with everything you…
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Why a Radiator Flush Can Save You Big Bucks Down the Road
The Vital Role of Radiator Flush: Preserving Your Vehicle’s Health Maintaining your vehicle’s health is sort of like safeguarding your own well-being. Because, just like skipping a doctor’s appointment, neglecting your car’s maintenance needs can lead to costly repairs and breakdowns. And among the essential maintenance tasks often overlooked is the radiator flush. So, in…