Valley Car Wash and Petersons Car Wash have merged to expand their business across Virginia and the West Virginia panhandle as the new Valley Car Wash, according to a press release. Read full press...
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How Long Do Wiper Blades Last?
Windshield wiper blades are one of the hardest working -- yet least durable -- parts of your car. Having fully-functional windshield wipers is an absolute necessity for the safe operation of any motor vehicle. But over time, they can...
How to Jump a Car
If you’ve ever been stuck on the side of the road with a dead battery, you know the frustration of having a pair of jumper cables but not knowing exactly how to use them. We loved this infographic from Life Hacks' Twitter page that...
Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car
It’s estimated that a new car loses 11 percent of its value once it’s driven off the lot. For many, that makes buying a used car worth doing the homework. Start by asking some basic questions, especially when you're buying from a private...
AAMCO Car Maintenance Schedule
Regular preventive maintenance is probably the single thing you can do as a car owner to keep your ride happy and save money on repairs in the future. But, we understand that it isn't always easy to remember what you need to do and when...
5 Tips To Extend The Life Of Your Vehicle
A typical driver in the United States spends nearly $800 a year on car maintenance, according to AAA’s annual Your Driving Costs study. While that may seem like a lot of money, not maintaining your vehicle can end up costing you way more...
Community Car Wash Teaches Kids About Responsibility
A man in Florence, South Carolina started a community car wash recently that offers free services to the public. What’s the catch? The employees are all 16 and under and they’re here to learn about hard work and responsibility. SCNOW...
DID YOU KNOW?! – Rodents Can Cause Damage to Your Vehicle
As cold weather approaches, rodents like mice, rats, chipmunks and squirrels take shelter wherever they can, perhaps even in your car. AAA automotive technicians say rodents will take up residence under the hood of a vehicle to get out of...
4 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Car
In a recent article from Green Living, they listed 4 New Year's Resolutions for your car that you can set today to help save money and maintain your investment all throughout 2017. They consisted of: 1. Getting your vehicle's body into...
How to Drive More Efficiently
With gas prices expected to rise all throughout the year, drivers will have to be mindful of their gas mileage. Here are a few ways to spend less money on gas by increasing your car’s efficiency in using it. 1. Drive sensibly. To put...
How to Increase Fuel Mileage on a Car (Before You Even Start Driving)
With gas prices expected to rise all throughout the year, drivers will have to be mindful of their gas mileage. Here are a few ways to spend less money on gas by increasing your car's efficiency in using it. 1. Make sure you have properly...
How To Keep Your Doors From Freezing in the Cold Weather
To keep your doors from freezing in the cold weather, Route 3 Car Wash recommends that you spray or smear silicone every fall and spring on all the gaskets between the door and the car’s body. If there is a gasket on each, then coat both....