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We live busy lives and often don’t have time for tasks like cleaning our car. Cleaning your car is an important aspect of car maintenance that many don’t realize the benefits of keeping up with. A clean car is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it can also increase the resale value of your car. While some clean their cars themselves, others pay a professional car wash to do the work for them. Ideally, you should get your car cleaned on a weekly basis. However, many car owners clean their ca...

Your vehicle is a good way to maintain social distance compared to taking the bus, train or a taxi. If you are traveling in a vehicle with other people, you can still ensure that social distancing is being practiced by sitting at the far opposite side of the car (2m or 6 feet separation). You also need to consider how many people are in the cab, perhaps using a larger vehicle to provide more distance between occupants and always ensure good ventilation by keeping windows open where possible.   ...

Germs and dirty surfaces can make you cringe on the thought of touching or sitting in an area filled with it. Well, fun fact, your car probably isn’t the pristine haven you think it is. According to studies, the average steering wheel is four times dirtier than a public toilet seat. Then they are all the other frequently touched areas in your cars such as the cup holder, seat belts, and door handles, and touch pads; they can’t be too much cleaner. Now more than ever, it seems timely to offer ...

Your vehicle’s engine produces small explosions of harmful emissions which come from the combustion chamber. These explosions produce dangerous gases such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides. For safety, these dangerous gases are dispersed away from your vehicle’s cabin using an exhaust system, which the muffler is a key component of. To explain how the muffler works, we need to know the different components of the muffler.    There are four sections in an aut...

Always try to be prepared, you never know when something can go wrong with your vehicle. You can't plan for a breakdown, but you can rest assured that Collier Goodyear Car Care Center in Naples, FL, will be there whenever you need us. Our towing service will get you immediate assistance where and when you need it to ensure your vehicle is not stranded or become impounded.   There are many benefits you are likely to receive from calling a towing service, especially if you choose Collier Goodyear...

Damage to your windshield happens unexpectedly. The windshield is an important safety device of your vehicle, with its main function being to protect passengers as well as ensure the airbags properly do their job of protecting the vehicle occupants. A small chip on your windshield can turn into a crack across the entire length of the surface and require windshield replacement if not repaired quickly. Your windshield is there to help protect you from outside elements coming into the vehicle and ...

Wheel alignment is the process of adjusting the angles of the wheels on your vehicle to the specifications of your vehicle manufacturer. When your vehicle was built, the wheels were perfectly positioned to the manufacturer’s ideal specifications, but over time your vehicle loses its alignment. Misalignment issues can lead to serious safety and performance issues and costly repairs. A wheel alignment service will optimize the various angles of your wheels to each other, and to the road.    Alig...

Did you know that changing your air filter can increase your car's fuel efficiency and prolong its engine life? The air filter's job is to deliver 10,000 gallons of clean air to the engine for every gallon of gas burned to enter the engine. Though it's only one small component among the many that make your car run, the air filter plays a big role in how your car runs and how long it runs.    Car engines need an equal amount of fuel and clean air in order to run efficiently and smoothly. To make...

Gradual wear and tear from everyday driving can wreak havoc on your wheel alignment and suspension system. Wheel alignment service should be performed annually, along with a tire tread check and tire rotation. A wheel alignment service involves adjusting the angles of the wheels so they are perfectly parallel to each other and perpendicular to the ground. The angles of your wheels that will be adjusted to achieve proper alignment are the camber, caster, and toe.    If your wheels are out of ali...

Keeping your car clean is a part of a healthy, well-maintained vehicle maintenance regimen. You will feel better and can even look better driving a clean vehicle. Having your vehicle professionally cleaned is a low-cost way to protect the value and maintain the appearance of your vehicle. Contaminants such as dirt, pollen, tree sap, air pollutants, and bugs can all damage the great looking finish and paint on your vehicle. A clean, well-maintained vehicle will have a better re-sale and trade-in...