Half the cars on the road today are more than 10 years old. Once your car hits that double digit mark, it is twice as likely to break down on the road and four times as likely to need a tow according to AAA. It's no surprise that older vehicles are more likely to encounter a serious breakdown, but it is surprising just how many people are at risk.
Read MoreMost vehicles start out with a “new car smell,” but there are other specific odors that you should never ignore. Identifying these suspect smells early on can help you be car care aware and avoid the hassle and expense of an unexpected breakdown. 1. The smell of burnt rubber could be slipping drive belts or misplaced loose hoses that might be rubbi...
Read MoreA PROPERLY MAINTAINED VEHICLE IS A SAFER VEHICLE! Imagine being on your family vacation or on road trip and you have a tire blow out on the highway, in the middle of nowhere, with no repair facility in sight. Now imagine not having to worry about that scenario because you had your vehicle inspected by our professional technicians at Fix It Forward...
Read MoreWe at Fix It Forward Auto Care can keep your high mileage vehicle reliable and on the road. Maintenance is the key, from fluid changes, flushes, spark plugs, timing belts and brakes. Check out this 436,000 mile 2009 Ford Fusion! It might have gained some dents, scratches and rust spots over the last 11 years but it has been reliable transportation....
Read MoreInfrequent or long overdue oil changes cause engine oil to degrade and lose its viscosity. This oil "sludge" is the result of oxidation and/or contamination of engine oil. It becomes a thick gel that sticks to engine parts, which blocks or hampers oil flow through the engine. It is important to keep that full flow of oil going to prevent placing ad...
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