Why Is My Check Engine Light On?
March 12, 2023
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Columbus drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong that... More
Don't Stack the Mat
October 9, 2022
In the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ... More
What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)
May 8, 2022
If your vehicle had something in its design or production that the manufacturer had figured out had an unanticipated problem, you'd want to know about it. And you'd want it fixed. There is something that can help drivers with just such a scenario. It's called a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB.... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Columbus Vehicle
December 8, 2019
Columbus drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Ohio come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Columbus area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of sensors... More
Distracted Driving
April 28, 2019
When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. For the rest of us who are not so biologically wired, no amount of practice can increase our effect... More
When You Hear the Crash in Columbus: What to Do After an Accident
February 25, 2019
Motorists in North America drive about 3 trillion miles/4.8 trillion kilometers every year. There are over 250+ million licensed drivers, and approximately 6.2 million accidents happen every year. Unfortunately, if we're going to drive vehicles, there are going to be accidents. Knowing what to do... More
ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Columbus Ohio
February 2, 2018
When accidents occur in Columbus, Ohio, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical information.When Ohio police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, wallets, purses... More