Distracted Driving
November 17, 2024
When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. For the rest of us who are not so biologically wired, no amount of practice can increase our effect... More
Unlock the Secret (Malfunctioning Door Lock Actuator)
October 20, 2024
What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push the button on the key fob; all you have to do is have it with you. But sometimes there's a component of power door locks that can fail, especially when they are used several times each day. Those ar... More
Why Is My Check Engine Light On?
March 13, 2022
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Jackson drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong that ... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Jackson Vehicle
January 10, 2021
Jackson drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Missouri come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Jackson area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of senso... More
Don't Be Fuelish
January 26, 2020
If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fue... More
When You Hear the Crash in Jackson: What to Do After an Accident
June 16, 2019
Motorists in North America drive about 3 trillion miles/4.8 trillion kilometers every year. There are over 250+ million licensed drivers, and approximately 6.2 million accidents happen every year. Unfortunately, if we're going to drive vehicles, there are going to be accidents. Knowing what to do... More