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Mercedes-Benz Charging Systems

The design, operation, and diagnosis of charging systems and battery control modules Early Batteries It is not certain exactly when the first battery was conceived but Allesandro Volta is credited with developing the first battery. Archaeological digs have discovered...

Autonomous vehicles – Are you ready for this?

Just a few years back I wrote about Google’s self-driving vehicle being tested in the Las Vegas area and at the time honestly it seemed so farfetched. Just too many variables to overcome to make the concept of an autonomous vehicle a reality. As more and more players...

Tips for Winter Driving

  With winter driving conditions upon us it is prudent for drivers to take the time to make sure their vehicles are in shape and ready for winter driving conditions. Cold temperatures, icy and snowy conditions can increase your chances of mechanical breakdowns...

October is Car Care Month!

Here are some tips to get your car ready for winter check your tires' tread life and pressures have your antifreeze protection level tested check your heater function and cabin filter make sure all your fluid levels and filters are good check your maintenance schedule...

10 Things you should know about your tires

  Tire pressure: The tire pressure on the door jamb is for the tires your vehicle came with when new. Although this can be a guide, use the sidewall rated pressures on your tires. You will get longer life and better gas mileage Rotate your tires every 5000 miles....

Extended Warranties: Are they worth it?

  On the short and simple side NO!  Now I need to qualify that answer by saying that it has been my experience over 40 years of servicing autos that there have been occasions where our customer who purchased the product came out ahead by buying an extended...

Springtime Car Care Tips

  The beginning of spring signals a season of more vehicle driving and it’s time to think about making sure your car is ready.  Many studies have shown that people drive more but a study done by the University of North Dakota confirms that fuel prices rise...