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Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)
You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rai...
Published on: Oct 12, 2025
Make your Service Visit at Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc. a Good One
Most people don't love going to get their vehicle serviced, but it's one of those things you just have to do. So you might as well get the most of out of it. There are some steps you can take that wil...
Published on: Sep 07, 2025
Why You Have an O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor)
If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess? Well, it's not oxygen; it only makes up 20.9 percent. But since we're talking about oxygen, you...
Published on: Jul 27, 2025
Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)
It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly....
Published on: Jul 13, 2025
Poor Reflections (Door Mirror Problems)
Mirror, mirror on the door, why is my vision there so poor? Well, you could have a broken outside rearview mirror that's disabled your blind spot vision there and endangering your ability to see some ...
Published on: Jun 29, 2025
Something 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, ...
Published on: May 18, 2025
Dashboard's a Funny Name (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)
Every day you drive, you're sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and p...
Published on: Mar 30, 2025
The Daily Grind (Grinding Noise)
If your vehicle makes a grinding sound when you turn the steering wheel, it's speaking to you. No, really, it is. So listen to what it's saying and you could avoid a much more costly repai...
Published on: Mar 16, 2025