We love to impart our knowledge of cars to our friends, clients, and readers so they can be better prepared in any situation!  Improve your knowledge of car care with our latest series, the Gearhead Guru Guide.  Our guides are chock full of helpful tips, tricks, and things to look for so you can head off large, costly repairs before they happen!  Learn how to diagnose those strange noises, how to prevent those pesky warning lights from popping up too often, understand who to contact for professional assistance, and save yourself a lot of headaches along the way.

On today’s blog we’re going to go over some common car problems and what to expect.  While these may seem like obvious choices, for a first time car owner, sometimes even the small stuff can seem overwhelming!  With our latest guide, we’ll help you stay calm in a sticky situation.  Let’s talk about common car issues and how to avoid them.

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It’s National Car Care Month!  All month long during April, we’re sharing our tips and pointers for car care basics so you can ensure your vehicle is running smoothly and maintained in top condition for years to come.  Today’s topic is about headlights, turn signals, brake lights, and parking lights!

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The Toyota 4Runner has become a legendary name as a North American off-road vehicle, ready to tackle just about anything that comes its way!  Over its four decade run, this powerhouse vehicle has proven itself time and time again to be a worthy choice for adventure seekers, and the all-new 2025 Toyota 4Runner stays true to its roots.   It’s a durable, dependable and dynamic offroader with impressive capabilities for a new generation! 

Featuring a bold new look, jampbacked with new technology features and amenities, premium materials, a plethora of options, and upgraded safety features, the all-new 2025 Toyota 4Runner is a top notch choice.

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We understand that not all of our followers are able to devote hours into researching everything there is to know about cars, but that’s where we come in!  We’re launching our new topical blog guide, the Gearhead Guru Guide, in order to help you learn more about your vehicle and talk shop with the best of ‘em. 

Learn about common car issues and how to prevent them, and as a result extend the life of your vehicle for years to come. We’ll help you gain more confidence in knowing when it’s time to take your car in for service. You’ll also gain some insights on what to expect as a possible diagnosis from the professionals at said service appointment.  So stick around and soon you’ll learn everything there is to know in a mere flash!

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Did you know that your local Library is more than just a hub for great reading material?  That’s right! This pillar of the community is a great resource for job hunting, learning a new computer program, discovering more about local history, and even a great place to get free passes to local museums or the zoo!  Additionally, libraries are a wonderful resource for socializing and getting to know your neighbor, as many libraries are host to community outreach programming, special workshops and educational lectures with locals in our community!  They’re a vital part of what makes each of our towns a wonderful place to live and work.

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We understand that for most of our customers, buying and selling and repairing cars is not a part of your daily lives, but we’re here to help!  There’s still plenty of important knowledge we can pass along to make the process easier.

Thanks to our handy-dandy guide to automotive terminology, you’ll be able to “talk shop” like the best in the business.  If you’d like to learn more about key phrases and automotive vocabulary before you embark on your car buying journey, look no further than today’s blog post!

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April is National Car Care Month, and all month long we’re sharing a series of tips, tricks, and pointers to keep your vehicle in Tip Top Shape. Be sure to follow along on our social media accounts to make sure you don’t miss any of this helpful info.

Today we’re covering Tire Maintenance 101 and how to extend the life of your tires and drive safely on the road!

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We’re back with another Community Calendar of events for Lake County!  We’ve gathered up the best classes, workshops, conventions, and more all in one place.  Scroll our picks to find some great activities to enjoy with family and friends this month!  Usher in Spring with some outdoor fun, try your hand at some painting, impress your friends with a wealth of knowledge at trivia night, and all sorts of other exciting things to do.

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April is National Car Care Month! We’ll be helping our readers learn more about proper car maintenance through a series of helpful tips, tricks, and tasks shared on our social media accounts and blogs.  You’ll learn all sorts of valuable advice to keep your car in tip top shape for years to come, so be sure you’re following us so you don’t miss a single tidbit of knowledge!

Our first Car Care Tip for the month will be focusing on your vehicle’s windshield. Here are a few easy and effective tips to protect your windshield and keep it in good condition.

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Although the weather is still a little chillier in most places than any of us would like, it’s officially Spring!  Have you scheduled your seasonal car care maintenance appointment yet? Our service center would love to see you and go over your vehicle to ensure it’s in tip-top shape.  Here are some things to consider checking regularly each Spring Season.

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