A pre-trip vehicle check can determine how road-ready your vehicle is so you can take steps to have any problems fixed before heading out for vacation. Before you hit the road, Five Stars Auto Care recommends a vehicle check to help avoid the inconvenience, potential safety hazards and unplanned…
Follow this check-list for safe driving! Check lights and wipers for visibility. With shorter days and inclement weather ahead, make sure lights and wipers function properly so that you can see and be seen. Check the exterior and interior lights and replace any that are dimming, rapidly blinking or…
The modern charging system hasn't changed much in over 40 years. We're going to break this down into pretty basic concepts to just make sure we understand that's happening in our car. The purpose of the battery is to act as a storage location for voltage. All electrical items in the car, such as the…
When you need to stop your vehicle quickly, you need to be able to count on your brakes. While your brakes may not be the most fun part of your vehicle to work on, they are definitely one of the most crucial. When you pay attention to the warning signs that you need brake service…
Out of everything in your car, what would you say is the most important? Maybe it’s having a fresh oil change from Five Stars Auto Care, maybe it’s having a full tank before you hit the road – but one thing that’s generally overlooked until it’s too late, your brakes. Without them, where would we be?…
