Bump & Shine Auto Body

An extra container of antifreeze should be part of every car's emergency kit in case you experience a leak. Carry a wide variety of antifreezes to suit your individual needs.

It’s important to get your engine up to 70 mph for a minimum of 10 miles once a month on an open highway. This will evaporate any water and gas that may have built up in the exhaust system.

Keep an eye on the thickness of your brake pads, avoid letting them wear-down too low. This will cause the metal parts to rub together and damage your rotors and calipers.

No battery is truly maintenance free, so make sure to have your battery checked frequently. This will help to extend its life.

Drivers who sit higher feel as if they're driving slower. Thus, they tend to drive faster, making them prone to accidents. So lower your seat to get the sensation of more speed.

In the event of a blow out, it is ok to drive on the rim until you get to a safe area. Your safety and the safety of your passengers is more important than the cost of replacing a rim.

Get your wheel alignment looked at every 30,000 miles. Poor alignment can decrease the life of your tires. An adjusted alignment will also improve handling.

Only drive as much as you need to. If you can combine trips, do it. If you can carpool, even better. If parking spots are scarce, take the first one you find.

Filters need to be as clean as possible in order to work optimally. Clean filters keep dirt particles and other contaminants from entering your vehicle’s fuel, engine or air conditioning systems.

Check engine performance to make sure it is delivering the best balance of power and fuel economy and producing the lowest level of emissions.

Never over fill the reservoir.

Driving with a cracked windshield is an invitation for trouble. Little cracks soon become big cracks and before long, visibility can be impaired.