Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time. But like any other mechanical equipment, they require maintenance, and they'll eventually wear out and need repair. So let's focus on what you can do to help protect your vehicle. The first thing you can do (more)
If you don't have the full answer you may end up in trouble. It would seem that if your engine is running at the proper temperature that everything must be OK? But the fact is that engine overheating is the most common cause of mechanical failure for engines. So how (more)
The cabin air filter cleans out dust, pollen, spores and other pollutants. To give a point of comparison, a grain of sand is about 200 microns across. A cabin air filter can stop particles that are just 3 microns in size. It really does make the passenger cabin a much (more)
Here are nine items to check each time you’re getting ready to tow a trailer. We're not saying these are the ONLY items that you should check, but they're pretty important. 1. Brakes: Make sure your brakes are in good working order. When towing, you need more stopping distance and so (more)
You may be surprised to learn that 40 percent of traffic fatalities in Wisconsin take place at night even though there's 60 percent less traffic. It goes to show how important proper visibility is to nighttime driving in your community. Obviously, a clean windshield is important – so are good wiper (more)
National Car Care Month is here! Winter weather can wreak havoc on vehicles both internally and externally which is why it’s critical to give your vehicle proper attention and maintenance at the change of seasons Basic maintenance can go a long way toward improving the safety and dependability of your vehicle, (more)
Tire DOT date codes are markings found on the sidewall of a tire that indicate the tire's manufacturing date. The DOT (Department of Transportation) code is a series of four numbers that represent the week and year of manufacture. The first two digits indicate the week, and the last two (more)
When the temperature drops, the air in your tire doesn't escape. The air in your tire actually condenses in colder temperatures, dropping 1 PSI (pounds per square inch) for every 10 degrees that the temperature drops. While the air pressure in your tires may come back to normal when the (more)
By following a car maintenance schedule, you can help prevent major problems before they occur. Not only that, but keeping a detailed vehicle maintenance history can help improve your car's resale value, too! Many manufacturers use a 30-60-90 schedule, meaning certain items need to be inspected, changed or replaced at (more)
At Auto Select, we know our success comes from the great client relationships we have built over the past 22 years. We continue to work hard every day to exceed our clients' expectations, and when possible, try to give back to the organizations that impact the communities we live and work in. (more)