Winter Driving: How to Stay Safe Driving in the Snow

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Winter is just around the corner, which means that adverse weather conditions like snow, ice, and freezing temperatures are going to make the roads that much more dangerous and pose significant risks for both experienced and brand-new drivers. At Car-X, we want to ensure your safety and the safety of others on the road, so […]

Catalytic Converters: What They Do, Why They’re Targeted, and How to Protect Your Vehicle

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Mufflers & Emissions Understand how catalytic converters reduce emissions, where they’re located, why thefts happen, and practical steps to prevent theft—plus what to do if yours is stolen. Updated October 29, 2025 5–7 min read Jump to: What Is a Catalytic Converter? What’s the Purpose? Where It’s Located How It Works What’s Inside Why Converters […]

What’s the Difference Between Conventional vs. Semi-Synthetic Oil?

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Oil Change & Maintenance What’s the Difference Between Conventional, Semi-Synthetic, and Full-Synthetic Oil? Learn how each type of motor oil protects your engine, which one your car needs, and why choosing the right oil can improve performance, longevity, and fuel efficiency. Updated October 29, 2025 5-6 min read Motor oil is essential for properly lubricating […]

Why is My Check Engine Light On?

Check Engine Light

    You are driving your car down the freeway, and everything seems to be fine. Then suddenly the Check Engine Light illuminates on the dashboard. When this issue occurs, it is important that you address this problem in a timely manner. In this blog, we will take a look at what to do when your Check […]

Spring Cleaning & Maintenance

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Wash winter’s grit & road salt away and enjoy the Spring weather in your clean ride! Spring cleaning checklist: • Undercarriage flush – With the onset of spring, all car owners should have their car’s undercarriage flushed. • De-grunge – To remove grunge you need to wash your car with a strong detergent; most car […]

Should your College Student Take their Car to School?

College

Back to school can be a time of big decisions for parents and students. One of the most difficult is whether or not to take a car away to college. Consider the following when making this decision: • Responsible use – Has your child done his or her part in taking care of their vehicle […]

How to Maximize Fuel Economy

Improving fuel economy is a matter of changing your driving habits. The benefits range from environmental to personal and financial. Here are some easy and effective tips…

Everything you Need to Know About Vehicle Recalls

Safety Recall Notice

Vehicle recalls occur more frequently than most of us are aware of. This results when a manufacturer determines that a car model has a safety related defect that does not comply with the government’s safety standard. The manufacturer is then required to alert owners of this problem and may offer to repair the issue at […]

Winterize your vehicle

Winter driving, snow tires

If the weather turns frightful is your vehicle ready for winter driving? Stay safe & keep your vehicle in good working order this winter…

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