5 car repairs you shouldn't skip

We often don’t think about maintenance on our vehicles until something is wrong. But keeping your car in top running condition is vital. Angie’s List went to highly-rated auto repair professionals for the 5 auto service items you shouldn’t skip out on. Oil Changes: Oil is the engine’s blood and it's critical to ensuring a car’s long life. Your vehicle’s oil should be changed depending on your driving habits, typically every 3,000-7,000 miles or around 3-6 months. You should check your car's oil level about every 1,000 miles. "Keep your oil changed - it is the easiest thing to overlook and ignore but the most important thing anyone...

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Ten Easy Ways To Keep Your Car Clean

Great tips to keep your car clean even if you’re pressed for time or just don’t feel like it. 10.) Don't eat in there Why it's effective: If you can avoid eating in your car, you won't have to deal with all the wrappers, cartons, stains and crumbs that inevitably follow. 9.) Wax it occasionally Why it's effective: It means you have to buy something and it means you have to spend some time after washing your car, but it's an investment that pays off. Waxing your car occasionally makes washing it the next time easier. 8.) Knock your shoes before getting in Why it's effective: Wherever it snows and gets slushy, you really can't...

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Summertime Heat Can Do Real Damage to Your Car

Summer can be a great time! Fun in the sun can include camping, visits to your favorite water parks, relaxation and much more, but there's a downside to all the sun... It can be damaging to your car paint! Sunlight can cause oxidation which causes fading, and that's bad news, but you're not at a total loss! There are steps the average person can take to PREVENT sun damage to their car. 1) Park in a shaded area: Obviously the easiest way to avoid sun damage is to avoid the sun altogether. Paint is tough, but if you're the typical 9-5 worker, that's 8 hours a day your car can be exposed to sun rays. We suggest seeking out shaded areas for...

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Homeless Children's Education Fund School Supply Drive

Support Homeless Children through the CBL Monroeville Mall School Supply Drive. Drop off school supplies between today and July 31st at the Monroeville Mall food court, the Monroeville Area Chamber Of Commerce, or to their office inside of the Monroeville Convention Center. Supplies for children grades k-12 are needed....

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Military Copper Edition Jeep Wrangler

The new Copper Jeep Wrangler design is an excellent addition to what was already a sturdy and hearty car. Now, with the added copper shell, the Wrangler looks even more resilient to road hazards and the great outdoors. What do you think? The latest update to Kahn’s Military edition Jeep Wrangler totally revamps the car by giving it a unique copper paint job. With this project Kahn has made a car that looks right wherever it goes, be it a luxury hotel in London, or a quarry in South Africa. It can take care of business in both places. The Copper Jeep offers a nice blend of elegance and badassery!  The upgrades this Wrangler benefits...

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