It's always a stomach-dropping feeling when you put your key in your car, turn it, and nothing. The car won't start. We are here to give some advice for you if you find yourself in this situation. Depending on the sound that is happening beneath the hood of your car - or the lack of [...]
If you have been wanting to acquire a hybrid vehicle there is no better time than right now, and you may find yourself considering a hybrid vehicle and wondering what the maintenance differences are for hybrid and conventional cars. Since the introduction of hybrid cars to the market, the Auto Alt team has been servicing [...]
We often start taking our vehicle's suspension system (i.e., struts or shocks) for granted. The shocks, however, would gradually wear out and, after bearing many tons of metal year after year, necessitate suspension maintenance. Some individuals assume that because the suspension is primarily concerned with providing a smooth ride, these repairs are not as critical [...]
Conditions for winter driving can be unpredictable due to various factors, including the accumulation of snow and ice on the pavement. While you must be prepared for winter driving in Kentucky, it is equally crucial that your vehicle is up to the task. Winterizing your vehicle is one of the most important steps you can [...]
Comparison of the Different Types of Motor Oil Motor oils are available in various formulas and compositions, including conventional, fully synthetic, part synthetic, and semi-synthetic. When comparing synthetic with semi-synthetic, or semi-synthetic and conventional, what exactly is the difference? Differences in base oils utilized in the formulation distinguish various motor oil classifications, which is what [...]
You don't need to travel forward in time to get a car that speaks to you - your Honda already communicates with you when something is wrong — but it sometimes helps to have a translator at hand. If your Honda displays the "Maintenance Due Soon" message while you're driving between Nicholasville and Georgetown, your [...]
Every day, you rely on your car to get you where you need to go. Suppose you have observed that it's been using more gas than usual recently. We can figure out why your vehicle's fuel efficiency has dropped and address the issue. Your driving habits, external circumstances, or a fault with the automobile itself [...]
The "Check Engine" light turns on, and it's one of the worst feelings you experience when driving. Many motorists would immediately assume the scenario is doom and gloom. "Does the engine have a chance of dying?" "Can you tell me whether the vents are smoking?" "What's causing the automobile to sputter?" says the driver. We've [...]
The Best New & Used Hybrid SUVs Ranking for 2021! Hybrid automobiles were once thought to be the less thrilling, weak alternatives to their gasoline-only counterparts. They were designed for a small group of buyers that prioritized efficiency over performance. In many cases, today's hybrid automobiles have flipped the script. Toyota's RAV4 Hybrid, for example, [...]
It is critical to drive on fully inflated tires and check the tire pressure frequently. Tire pressure reduction increases friction between the road and the tire, resulting in overheating or possibly a dangerous blowout. Regular tire pressure checks are important, especially before a long road trip, because driving on under-inflated tires impacts not only your [...]
