In the middle of winter, your older vehicle is already challenged with colder air temperatures, snow and ice on the road, and a host of potential issues. However, you can get through this and many winters ahead by making sure your vehicle is in good shape. To get there, you need to take a few…
We all love the sound of diesel engines. However, many of us could do without the “smoke” that comes out of its exhaust. In modern diesel-powered vehicles, an emissions mandate now requires the tailpipe to be cleaner. That is why you are seeing a lot of pumps at the gas station and containers carrying DEF,…
Tires are one of the most integral parts of your vehicle. They can also make a big difference in your driving safety. As your tires age and wear down, your stopping distances increase by tens of feet. In a panic stop, mere inches can be the difference between a serious accident and being able to…
Buying a used car can seem daunting, especially if you’re not knowledgeable about cars, a vehicle’s history, and its needed maintenance. However, with these helpful tips, you can go anywhere and feel more comfortable knowing you won’t be out of your league. Do Your Research Before Leaving the House Before going to look at or…
It’s October, and summer is well behind us. This being Indiana, winter’s approach is inevitable. Winter affects your car as much as it affects you. You can adapt yourself with layers of clothing but Alderman Automotive can offer several tips to prepare your car for the colder months ahead. Swap for Winter Tires With many…
These days, it’s easy to look at YouTube and see all the fun, expensive sports cars people are buying wrecked for cheap and fixing up. We all want a piece of that pie, but what if there were a way to spend $10,000 on really good, reliable sports cars that you don’t have to worry…
Tires are one of the most important things a car needs to move. Without tires, it can’t really go. More importantly, with bad tires, the car becomes dangerously unsafe to the point of being deadly, not just to you as the driver or the other occupants in the car, but to others driving on the…
An item often overlooked when evaluating the feel of a used car is the condition of the engine mounts. As the name suggests, these mounts secure the engine to the vehicle’s frame or unibody. They are more than just nuts and bolts, however. While cars can have rather elaborate suspension arrangements to keep out road…
Keeping your used car properly maintained will not only make it drive consistently better but also reduce the risk of incurring costly repairs from deferred service or outright neglect. Because it’s a used car, you want to avoid spending more money when taking it to the manufacturer’s dealership. Instead, you’d like to find a trusted…
Going to a dealership to get your vehicle serviced can be a real pain. These days, most OEM dealers hardly ever have any loaner cars, even if you can find a dealer that’s willing to loan them out at all. Then, if you decide to wait around for your car, you feel like you’re waiting…
