Local Evanston, Skokie, Rogers Park and surrounding area roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip. Your…
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Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Illinois. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Evanston, Rogers Park, Skokie, etc. area residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can’t just write “oil change” every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital…
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Isn’t it amazing how much of our stuff is disposable these days? Clothes, electronics, housewares, furniture. Remember the days when families mended their clothes, polished their shoes and neatly put away their toys every night? If something was lost or ruined through neglect, your parents just told you to do without, that you should have…
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A lot of Evanston, Skokie and other area drivers wonder about how to prepare their vehicle for a trip. That’s a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas so you may be anxious to know that the car is up to the task and won’t leave you…
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People in Evanston, Skokie and other areas have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you’re wondering: What are the key issues? Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles or more. This…
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Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly – like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we’re also prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But Evanston, Skokie and other drivers don’t always extend…
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Hello Evanston! Today’s Doc Able’s Auto Clinic car care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren’t currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why we’d need a microscope, so we’ll have to…
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The price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing Illinois residents to review their finances. More and more Evanston, Skokie, Rogers Park, etc. drivers are opting to keep their vehicles longer and put off purchasing a newer car. It is estimated that two-thirds of the vehicles on the roads of North America today…
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With Evanston gas prices being what they are, many of us in Illinois are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Evanston & Skokie area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in Illinois. But…
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A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Evanston & Skokie area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people near Evanston can conserve fuel by improving…
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