Hi-Tech Automotive

12/29/2022

Some items are perfect for local driving while others are essential for road trips, especially journeys that venture into remote areas and places where winter climates drop.
Make winter driving safer and more convenient with some accessories every driver can use no matter where they go in the New Year.

Make winter driving safer and more convenient with some accessories every driver can use no matter where they go in the New Year. Some items are perfect for local driving while others are essential for road trips, especially journeys that venture ...

11/04/2022

Your vehicle’s windshield has been subjected to an onslaught of opponents all summer--gravel chips, flying debris, summer hailstorms, overhanging limbs.
Those small chips and cracks can turn into big problems if left unattended. Sometimes, window chips and cracks can be repaired instead of replacing the entire windshield.

Your vehicle’s windshield has been subjected to an onslaught of opponents all summer--gravel chips, flying debris, summer hailstorms, overhanging limbs. Those small chips and cracks can turn into big problems if left unattended. Sometimes, window ...

10/07/2022

You’ve stowed the camping equipment, racked the canoe and already set your sights on winter sports gear. What about taking stock of your vehicle?

You’ve stowed the camping equipment, racked the canoe and already set your sights on winter sports gear. What about taking stock of your vehicle? “In late August we already had snow showers,” said Joshua Lewis of the Colorado State Troopers...

09/02/2022

Understanding a few basic concepts about vehicle maintenance, learn some basic skills, and commit to employing them regularly, will prolong the life of your vehicle and save you lots of money and headaches.

Learn a few basic concepts about car maintenance and commit to employing them regularly.

08/19/2022

Some of the most frustrating of all vehicle-related issues are those pertaining to mysterious noises, which often tend to get louder as time passes.

Some of the most frustrating of all vehicle-related issues are those pertaining to mysterious noises, which often tend to get louder as time passes. Issues of this type can be maddening, as motorists search eagerly

07/29/2022

Why is My Check Engine Light On?
Seeing a car’s check engine light illuminated on the dashboard can cast a feeling of dread for drivers who equate the symbol with costly repairs. The warning light indicates a malfunction with one of the vehicle’s systems, but even minor problems can trigger an alert.

Do not ignore your car's check engine light. The warning indicates possibly serious problems but not every alert means steep repair bills.

07/22/2022

At $4.52 for a gallon, the national average price for regular gasoline has climbed $1.35 per gallon from a year ago, according to AAA.
Prices at the pump vary by region, trending higher in the West and Northeast, and lower in the Midwest and Southeast. (The price peaked at $5.02 last month.)

Consumer Reports has the details on how to save money at the gas pump as fuel prices climb.

06/13/2022

For builders, car-care and restyling products are essential tools for customization and maintenance. They can provide upgrades to OE paint, glass and chrome. They can dress up an interior or refine an exterior, often at a reasonable cost. And they’re available in a wide range of parts, applications, and price points, offering useful products and services to nearly any enthusiast.

For builders, car-care and restyling products are an essential tool for customization and maintenance. They can provide upgrades to OE paint, glass and chrome. They can dress up an interior or refine an exterior, often at a reasonable cost. And they’re available in a wide range of parts, applicati...

06/10/2022

Car maintenance is a crucial part of vehicle ownership. Taking care of your car by performing preventative maintenance helps to ensure you have safe and reliable transportation.

Find out about maintaining your vehicle and what service needs to be performed and when. Use our guide to keep your car well-maintained.

05/20/2022

Automotive service technicians and mechanics, often called service technicians or service techs, inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.

Automotive service technicians and mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.

05/06/2022

It's time to be seriously thinking about Mother's Day. A great place to look for useful ideas is her driver's seat, especially if Mom spends a lot of time behind the wheel.

04/29/2022

Under every car’s hood, you’ll find a veritable nest of hoses and reservoirs filled with fluids, every one of them engineered to fulfill a specific role. And a part of being a responsible car owner is checking the fluid levels and replenishing them when necessary

Under every car’s hood, you’ll find a veritable nest of hoses and reservoirs filled with fluids, every one of them engineered to fulfill a specific role. And a part of being a responsible car owner is checking the fluid levels and replenishing them when necessary.

04/22/2022

April 22nd is Earth Day, but You Can Celebrate All Year with These "Green" Auto Tips!
By changing a few habits, you can do their part in helping the environment, say the experts at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). ASE recommends regular vehicle maintenance and better driving habits as two easy-to-implement strategies.

By changing a few habits, you can do their part in helping the environment, say the experts at the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). ASE recommends regular vehicle maintenance and better driving habits as two easy-to-implement strategies. What’s more, improved automotive ...

03/14/2022

Modern vehicles are complex machines. The average new car has over two dozen computer modules working behind the scenes, a vast network of sensors, and hundreds of electrical wires linking all these components together. This complexity means that there is a lot to go wrong with a car, and when things do, your first indication is often a warning light on the dashboard.

We’ll walk you through the most common dashboard warning lights, so you’ll know when to call for a tow truck and when not to.

02/25/2022

With the exception of electric vehicles, all other cars (including your hybrid) have an oil filter. Regarding routine maintenance, the engine oil and oil filter are items that need to be replaced more often than anything else on the vehicle. Yes, even your tires. There has always been a debate as to how often this is necessary, and there always will be a debate because, well, it depends. A general rule of thumb is 5,000 miles between oil changes but this will vary based on vehicle age, usage, and manufacturer requirements.

There has always been a debate as to how often an oil filter change is necessary, and there always will be a debate because, well, it depends. A general rule of thumb is 5,000 miles between oil changes but this will vary based on vehicle age, usage, and manufacturer requirements.

02/11/2022

Your ride is perfectly happy to tell you when something's wrong. But you have to listen. Understanding what warning lights do and don't mean will help you help your vehicle.

02/04/2022

Fixing a car that is noticeably out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve its gas mileage by an average of 4%, though results vary based on the kind of repair and how well it is done.

Find out how you can save fuel by keeping your car in shape!

01/28/2022

Thousands of vehicles by comparing their Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy ratings with actual owner-reported gas mileage as listed on the EPA’s website. Interestingly, 81.8 percent of drivers reported getting better fuel economy than the EPA estimates, although 16 percent of motorists reported their fuel economy was lower than the EPA ratings.

AAA recently evaluated thousands of vehicles by comparing their Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy ratings with actual owner-reported gas mileage as listed on the EPA’s website. Interestingly, 81.8 percent of drivers reported getting better fuel economy than the EPA estimates, although ...