Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you’ve found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let’s steer you in the direction of understanding why this may be happening. First, loose…
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When your experience Doc Able’s Auto Clinic technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn’t need a new air filter at every oil change, but you will need to change it regularly. Heed your technician’s auto advice if they tell you to change your air filter. An air filter does what…
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Any Evanston driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Evanston residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this is the serpentine belt….
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There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Evanston can relate to is our computers. You’ve probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just get…
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You probably have heard that expression, “A stitch in time saves nine.” In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That’s certainly the case with your vehicle, and here’s a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicle was due…
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Evanston area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road – it’s great! But there’s nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt. Now Evanston drivers can’t always avoid problems, but…
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Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today’s Doc Able’s Auto Clinic article: wiper blades. While this isn’t the most exciting automotive subject, it’s important. You wouldn’t drive at night in Evanston with your headlights off, but a dirty or…
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A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Illinois news. Evanston, Skokie, Rogers Park, etc. people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Evanston motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They’re good…
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It’s always exciting to get a new car – even when it’s used. But it can feel like you’re going out on a limb a bit when you buy a used vehicle. I mean, people sell vehicles for a lot of reasons. Maybe they just wanted a new car, maybe there was something wrong with…
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Do I keep my old vehicle or buy a new one? It’s a question most Evanston drivers ask themselves at some time or another. Generally, what it comes down to is the choice between a car payment and the possibility of repair bills. Most of the time, we want to choose the car payment because…
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