What Are Your Brakes Telling You? — Dave’s Ultimate Automotive Nobody wants to hear their vehicle making strange noises or feel the odd sensations it’s producing. It is, however, your auto’s way of talking to you. When it comes to your brakes, your safety may depend upon your ability to understand what your car is […]

Why Maintenance Matters — Dave’s Ultimate Automotive It’s tempting to delay getting preventive services for your vehicle. You’re busy. The budget is tight this month. Your car brand is known for running nearly forever. In reality, that’s a bad choice. No matter what kind of vehicle you drive, you’ll need to properly maintain it. Otherwise, […]

Your Clutch Replacement Guide — Dave’s Ultimate Automotive If you were a driver in the 1960s, chances are you were a backyard mechanic or at least acquainted with one who knew exactly what to do if a car’s clutch wore out. Why? As a society, we did more maintenance tasks ourselves, and most vehicles had […]

Can’t It wait?: Timeliness Of Toyota Repairs — Dave’s Ultimate Automotive With busy schedules and tight budgets, some drivers are tempted to postpone needed repairs for their Toyotas. While this is fine for some things (the radio or cruise control, for instance), there are some repairs that should never be postponed. When your Toyota needs […]

Is This Normal?: Oil Leaks In Your BMW — Dave’s Ultimate Automotive Maybe you’ve heard that BMWs tend to leak oil more than other cars. While there is a measure of truth for some models, it’s also accurate that many autos leak at some point as they age. More importantly, as long as you’re mindful […]

Common Maintenance Myths: When “My Friend Said” Isn’t Good Enough — Dave’s Ultimate Automotive Most of us have a few reliable friends, and they’re great for giving us advice–on some things. Should we use bar stools or chairs in the man cave, or which purse goes best with these shoes? As great as these life […]

Maintenance Tips For Your Lexus — Dave’s Ultimate Automotive Most Lexus drivers love their vehicles. These autos, after all, are known for their luxury and creature comforts. As much as you love your car–and since it’s a personal investment–shouldn’t you protect it with proper maintenance? If you need a little help in this department, we’re […]

Love Your Jaguar But Hate Paying For Repairs? Here’s How To Save. — Dave’s Ultimate Automotive Since its beginning in 1922, the British-born Jaguar has been a symbol of luxury and beauty. The chances are that you love yours, too, but perhaps you hate paying for repairs. After all, Jaguar repairs can be a bit […]

How Does My Car Stop?: Braking System Components — Dave’s Ultimate Automotive Transportation has come a long way, so most of us take for granted our stopping ability when we press the brake pedal. Although that’s the way it should be, and your brakes should be reliable. However, it’s helpful to understand your vehicle’s braking […]

Do You Have Any Tips For Caring For My Car? — Dave’s Ultimate Automotive Understandably, everybody wants to save money, particularly when the economy takes a downturn. Your vehicle is likely one of your larger investments, so you need to protect it. You may feel the need to watch the bottom line. Perhaps these two […]