Posted on 7/11/2014
High gas prices in Hanover Park increase the cost of living for IL motorists.You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Hanover Park vehicle owners to skimp in other areas – like scheduled maintenance. According to IL news reports and automotive industry studies, this is becoming increasingly more common. In fact, nine out of ten personal vehicles on the road have at least one maintenance or repair item that hasn't been done. Some of these items pose serious safety risks. Others are just more likely to make it more expensive to drive. In this area, we can take a lesson from professional Hanover Park vehicle owners. I'm talking about fleet owners and operators. You know, Hanover Park folks like the trucking companies and delivery services. Because their livelihood depends on it, they have gotten scheduled ma ... read more
Posted on 6/5/2014
At Kamphaus AutoCare and Emission we get a lot of Hanover Park motorists asking about car trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas outside of Hanover Park so it's important to know that the car is up to the task and won't leave you stranded. Smart Elk Grove Village motorists plan ahead for a major road trip – there are a lot of things to get ready. Where should you start? You could start with the tires. Look them over for tread wear and check to see that they are properly inflated. Take a quick test drive around Hanover Park to see if you can feel any vibrations: are the wheels in balance? Is the car tracking straight? Is the alignment ok? Come to Kamphaus AutoCare and Emission for a peace-of-mind trip inspection. The next thing is a full service oil change to make sure all of your essential fluids are topped off and you have fresh oil for the trip. And if your ... read more