Stay Safe in Elgin by Putting Your Cell Phone on ICE
July 25, 2021
We don't want to think about it, but each Elgin resident who drives or rides in a vehicle is potentially an accident victim. In the worst-case scenario, those people are unconscious and unable to communicate with Illinois rescue workers. Rescue workers and Elgin police are well aware of this diff... More
Straight and True in Elgin: Wheel Alignment
July 18, 2021
Most Elgin folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in Elgin is a... More
What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)
July 11, 2021
You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed to be riding on. Let's check out this example... More
The Neglected Windshield (Windshield Care)
July 4, 2021
You look at it every day, yet you don't really see it. We're talking about your vehicle's windshield, and if you're not seeing it at all, that's probably a good sign. The fact is that unless our windshields get fogged up, hazy or cracked, we don't pay all that much attention to them. Consideri... More