NAPA Know How: Are You Just Blowing Smoke? [NAPA Know How Blog]

[ad_1] All combustion engines produce dangerous exhaust gasses as a result of burning fuel at high temperatures. So, when manufacturers design an exhaust system, the two important goals are to route fumes away from the passenger compartment and convert as many toxins as possible into less dangerous chemicals released into the environment. With a bit […]

AAA Newsroom: Record Number of Holiday Motorists Expected Across the Country this Week

[ad_1] More than 100 million Americans are taking to the roadways to travel for the holidays, but that hasn’t had a large impact on gas prices. At the start of the work week, only about a dozen states are seeing more expensive gas prices with increases of less than a dime. “AAA forecasts that 104 million Americans […]

Congratulations to Our 2019 Deserving Rides Winner Todd Harder!

“We are rebuilding rides to rebuild lives!” We just completed our 4th Annual Deserving Rides Vehicle Giveaway event! Our 2019 winner this year is Pastor Todd Harder from Faith Baptist Church in Delavan who was nominated by several local members of the community. Todd is a devoted husband and father and serves our community in […]

Carcare.org Blog: Car Care for Christmas: Go the Extra Mile for a Driver in Your Life

[ad_1] Car Care for Christmas: Go the Extra Mile for a Driver in Your Life In the era of online shopping when countless holiday gifts are available at the click of a button, putting in a little extra time and legwork can mean a lot. The Car Care Council offers these thoughtful and practical ideas […]

NAPA Know How: Hollywood’s Five Biggest StarsNAPA Know How Blog

[ad_1] The most memorable movie car mods are the ones that take a classic vehicle and put a unique spin on it, forever linking it with the flick in question in the minds of audiences. Hollywood has a distinguished history of building some of the most eye-catching and iconic automobiles of all time. Here’s a […]

AAA Newsroom: Thanksgiving Holiday Week Gas Prices Poised to be Similar to or Cheaper Than Last Year for Majority of Travelers

[ad_1] For the 49 million Americans hitting the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, they will find gas prices mostly similar, if not cheaper, than last year’s holiday. Today’s national average is $2.59. That is just a few cents over the 2018 holiday weekend average of $2.57.   “During Thanksgiving week last year we saw […]

NAPA Know How: Car Maintenance Checklist for the Long HaulNAPA Know How Blog

[ad_1] It used to be that 100,000 miles on a used car was a lot, and some car buyers still turn up their nose at used cars with six digits on the odometer. Cars have come a long way in recent years, however, and many vehicles pushing 100,000 miles are just getting started. Keeping your […]

It’s time for our Annual Deserving Rides Car Giveaway!

Do you know a DESERVING PERSON in need of a vehicle? Advanced Auto Clinic in Delavan knows everyone this time of year goes through some tough times, whether it’s illness, loss of a job or facing many other challenges in your lives.  There are good people in our community who are just down on their luck. […]

Carcare.org Blog: Don’t Let Your Car Gobble up Your Hard-Earned Money

[ad_1] Don’t Let Your Car Gobble up Your Hard-Earned Money While you’re busy preparing for another holiday season, don’t let car care take a back seat. Neglected auto care almost always means much higher costs down the road in the form of more extensive repairs or lost resale value. The non-profit Car Care Council recommends […]

Carcare.org Blog: Arctic Blast Wake-Up Call: Winterize Your Vehicle Now

[ad_1] The recent record cold weather in a large part of the country should be a wake-up call to motorists who have not yet winterized their vehicles, warns the Car Care Council. “Freezing cold temperatures can stress out a vehicle, as well as its driver,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “The recent […]