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One of the big selling points of electric vehicles is that they require less maintenance than a typical gas engine. While the gas motor of a Hybrid vehicle does require about the same maintenance as a regular car, they have a few other needs.
Besides being environmentally friendly, one of the big selling points about an EV or Hybrid vehicle is that the maintenance costs are substantially less and are not needed as frequently.
This is because an EV eliminates over 24 or so mechanical components that a conventional car uses.
You’ve probably seen hybrid vehicles everywhere you go. The Toyota Prius is probably the most well-known, but it seems like everyone is making a hybrid today, including Honda, Hyundai, Chevy, Ford, and Kia to name a few.
Snow is melting, outside temperatures are rising, and spring flowers are starting to pop up. Nature is getting ready for the change of season. Have you thought about the changes your car, truck, or SUV will be going through too? Here’s part one of our tips for spring and summer vehicle care.
Here in upstate Illinois, we are well acquainted with slippery, messy driving conditions, and that all too common wintry mix that can make driving conditions extremely dangerous. While snow always makes driving treacherous, black ice is particularly dangerous.
Winter can be brutal on your car. In our area especially, drivers face snow storms, below-zero temperatures and pot holes — conditions not conducive for healthy cars. Auto technicians say spring is a good time to wash away the winter sludge and tune up your ride. Here are five spring car maintenance tips to keep in mind.
