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There are specific ways that a person should and should not handle an emergency roadside situation. Knowing what to do ahead of time is the best way to prevent yourself from making a mistake.

The first thing to do is to get pulled over to a safe spot on the road from which you can assess the situation. You need to make sure that you are out of harm's way before you exit your vehicle to see what is going on. Once you are sure that it is safe to do so, you may get out of your car…

The importance of your exhaust system can not be understated. Its entire purpose are to take most of the fumes and chemicals created in your internal combustion engine and remove them to the surrounding environment as opposed to having them leak into the cabin of the car where they can be harmful to the driver and passengers. That is why our team at Jaguar Greensboro want to be sure you know some of the most common signs to look for an exhaust leak. 

The winter can bring forth some of the harshest weather that you can deal with. Also, you can get stranded out in the cold, which can make things even scarier. Therefore, you need to think about a winter survival kit that you can use in the case things go wrong.

Among the things you may need for a winter survival kit are jumper cables, first aid kit, battery charger, water, air pump, rain poncho and other items in the survival kit. This will make sure that you are able to take care of yourself until you are able to get…

What do you do when your car won't start? Jump start it, of course, but what if it dies again right after you jump it off? Sometimes a dead car isn't about the battery. Here's how to know if your alternator is the culprit.

Dim lights might be a sign that you need to change them, but they are also a sign of alternator issues. So are instruments and gauges that suddenly stop working. Do you smell burning rubber when you're driving? Have you heard your car screech, whine or growl near the engine?  

As you spend more time on the road this driving season, you’ll be washing your vehicle more often so it can look its best. While a quick trip through a car wash may brighten things up, your wheels and tires do need more than just a quick rinse.

Dirt, oil, and numerous other particles from your vehicle and the road will accumulate on your tires and mechanical parts, such as your braking system. Your tires' grip, stopping distance, and other performance characteristics will be affected if these materials aren't removed. 

When you invest in a new vehicle, it's important to take incredibly good care of your vehicle. Not only does this include oil changes and regular cleanings, but maintenance appointments, as well. Did you know that spring is the ideal time to have a maintenance appointment for your car? Here's what you need to know.

One of the most important aspects of a maintenance appointment is the tire check. Did you know that if you don't have your tires rotated on a regular basis, your tires can wear unevenly? This makes normal tire rotations and alignments very…

Everyone talks about motor oil in code. Common numbers and letters include 10W-30 or 5W-20 and so forth. What do those mysterious numbers mean? They are the viscosity ratings for a particular type of oil. Viscosity is a measure of a substance's thickness or how quickly something can be poured. For instance, water can be poured quickly so it has a low viscosity while corn syrup pour more slowly and has a higher viscosity level. Certain substances, including motor oil, thicken with colder temperatures.

There are moments when you know that there is something wrong with your car but you can’t seem to figure it out. A perfect example is the brake pedal. Have you ever noticed that your brake pedal has become soft or spongy, but you’re still able to stop your car?

A normal brake pedal is supposed to feel firm when applied. If you’ve noticed that it is not as firm as it used to be, then there could be a few different reasons such as air in the brake line, a damaged brake line or a bad…

Vehicle engine overheating can be a pretty panic-inducing situation for anyone. It can make you wonder what the cause is as well. If you're currently in the middle of a car engine overheating crisis, you need to take charge of the situation.

A number of different things can lead to engine overheating. Some examples are a faulty thermostat, cooling system air, and leakage. If you want to avoid engine overheating nightmare scenarios in the future, you need to focus on certain things.