This is the perfect time of the year to prepare for the approaching winter months and its harsh environment for vehicles. October is a good time to have your local garage check your car for worn parts, and repair or replace them as needed. Be sure to also have all its systems and components checked such as fluids, hoses, belts and battery. You may also need to replace your wiper blades with new all season blades like RainEater.

Fall and winter months are the harshest months for vehicles, especially those which are hard to maintain. Why wait for a breakdown or a dead battery when the weather is miserable outside? Fix your car while the sun is shining and autumn leaves are falling, then be ready to face winter’s blasts with confidence.  Read more...

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This weekly feature for Warranty Direct about car repair and maintenance is written by Tom Torbjornsen, the popular host of America’s Car Show on satellite radio. Below are some recent Q&A from the America’s Car Show email bag.

Dear Tom,
I drive a 98′ Honda Civic with 40K miles (automatic transmission). Lately the transmission seems to be amiss. Sometimes the car seems to downshift or lurch slightly. I told my husband about it and he asked me if the “check engine light” comes on, and I told him no. He said not to worry about it. However, I have a feeling that he is just too lazy to check it out himself. Should I be concerned? Also, my mom changes the oil every 3,000 miles on her car. Is it okay if we change it every 5,000 miles instead? Thanks for your help.
Deb from Little Rock, AR  Read more...

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