Nighttime Visibility in Winter Springs
December 31, 2023
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Winter Springs area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibilityIt's said that 90 percent of our driving dec... More
Alternator Facts (Failing Alternator)
December 24, 2023
If you notice that your headlights are flickering at night, that's something to pay attention to. While there could be many different things that could cause that problem, one possibility is your vehicle's alternator. The alternator takes mechanical energy from the engine and turns it into electr... More
I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)
December 17, 2023
Bet you didn't know: Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors, Elmer Berger first patented a rearview mirror that was mounted on the front fenders, on the spare... More
Fuel Injectors
December 10, 2023
The last new American vehicles sold in Winter Springs with a carburetor rolled out of the Florida dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Winter Springs, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine.... More
For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Winter Springs)
December 3, 2023
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More