If you feel your vehicle taking longer to come to a stop or notice a high-pitch screeching or grinding noise when braking, scheduling a checkup is integral. Running with worn brake pads will eventually affect the rotors, which can be a costly repair, so taking a proactive approach will not only keep you safe but save you money as well.

If your headlights and dashboard lights are starting to dim or if your vehicle has difficulty starting, these are clues that your vehicle may be due for a battery replacement.

This is especially true if you utilize your vehicle for off-roading or have a two-wheel drive system which puts most of the labor on a specific set of wheels.

First thing you should do is turn off your AC if you have it on and find a safe place to pull your car off the road. Do NOT attempt to remove the radiator cap or check any of the hoses. It is very dangerous to do this under these conditions, and you are likely to get severely burned.