By Frank Canna
Not only can air-borne elements in our environment be hazardous to our health, they can also be hazardous to your car. Below is a brief explanation of the key environmental factors and their impact on the appearance of your car. Of course, acid rain is at the top of the list. Emissions from chemical plants, fossil fuel burning power plants and the internal combustion engine are being transported into our atmosphere on a daily basis. When these deposits find their way to the surface of your car, …

Recently I got to thinking about some of the things to consider when you are in the market for buying a new car. Honestly, for some of us older car guys, we would still have every car we ever owned. Of course, most people can’t hang on to their daily drivers forever. Sooner or later it becomes clear that you need to put together a plan for purchasing a new car.

By Frank Canna
The clear coat paint finish now used on just about every new car, truck and sport utility vehicle is a lot more high tech compared to the old fashion way automobiles were once painted. Years ago when you polished and waxed your car, it was not uncommon to actually see the color of your car appear on your polishing cloths. This is no longer the case with today’s clear coat finishes.

Your car’s brake system is its most critical safety system and you should check it immediately if you suspect any problems. A properly operating brake system helps ensure safe vehicle control and operation under a wide variety of conditions.
What does it do?
When you push the brake pedal, the force generates hydraulic pressure in the master cylinder. This pressure flows through the hydraulic lines and hoses to the wheel cylinders and calipers, forcing the shoes against the drums (drum brakes) and the pads against the rotors (disc brakes). The resulting friction …

Making sure your car is up to the task of winter driving is not that difficult. Basically, all you need to do is establish a small checklist and then take the necessary steps to see that you cover everything on your list before the cold weather arrives. After all, there is nothing worse than not being prepared for the hazards of winter driving. It may sound a bit alarming, but one thing is for sure; you don’t want your car breaking down in the middle of a cold winter’s day. …

We all know that cars are expensive and taking care of their appearance is now more important than ever. And of course, there are those people who just can’t get enough of polishing and waxing their ride. On the flip side, there are many more people who just don’t have the time, energy or knowledge to detail their own car.

Just for a moment, try to imagine yourself behind the wheel of a race car on a super speedway. Now put yourself in the middle of a gaggle of racecars traveling at upwards of 200 MPH. While all of this is happening, picture how you would re-act to an incoming call on your cell phone. Think about the decisions you would need to make within fractions of a second. Things like continuing to concentrate on safely entering and exiting the next turn on the racetrack or answering your cell phone. Of …

Sometimes it may seem like everything in the sky is falling and landing on the surface of your car. To begin with, rain and all of the contamination that comes with it is probably the one thing that’s a constant. And rain is something we really cannot do very much about. Of course, making sure your car is polished and waxed frequently will go a long way in adding an extra layer of protection against the rain and other forms of air borne contamination.

By Frank Canna
It’s summer, time to pack up the family and head out on the open road for that good old fashion summer vacation. Whether your destination is only a few hours away or hundreds of miles from home, the fact is; you want your road trip to be as safe and trouble free as possible.

By Frank Canna
For teens, learning how to drive is not easy. Sure, most teens can figure out how to load their MP3 player, send text messages and accomplish a host of other high tech stuff, but when it comes learning how to become a safe driver, that’s a challenge.