February 2026Something to Latch On To (Hood Latch Safety)The other day, a driver was trying to open his vehicle's hood so he could add some windshield washer fluid. But when he pulled the hood release inside the car, nothing happened. Usually, opening any hood is a 2-step process. You pull the hood release (which is usually a handle under the dashbo... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on February 22, 2026 (Timing Belt)You may have heard about an important part of your vehicle's engine called a timing belt, and many know that if that belt breaks, it can cause some very serious engine problems. Not all vehicles have them, and the ones that do generally have smaller engines. The timing belt keeps the engine sy... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on February 15, 2026 Automotive Tips from Car Fix Waukegan: Where Should New Tires Be PlacedWhen Waukegan drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake systems.... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on February 08, 2026 What You Need to Know from Your Car Fix Waukegan Service AdvisorWaukegan drivers may feel intimidated when they take their vehicles to a service center. They have questions but aren't sure how to ask. They don't want to feel embarrassed about their lack of knowledge. They don't want to make the service technician feel that they don't trust him.If your servic... Read More Posted in Service Standards on February 01, 2026 |
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