If you own a car, you’re probably used to making biannual trips to a certified vehicle inspection center for emissions testing. Thanks to changes in NJ state inspection requirements, you may not need to do that this year. If the sticker on your car’s windshield indicates your vehicle is due for an inspection this summer, you need to be aware of some important changes to New Jersey’s inspection policy before you head to your local service center. You may be one of many vehicle owners who discovers your car-related to-do list just became one item shorter.

Whether you are an aggressive driver or a lackadaisical driver, you probably have driving habits you don’t realize are prematurely aging your car. If you’re typical, you’re probably guilty of at least one of the following six driving habits you need to stop to prolong the life of your car. Knowledge is power. Once you know your driving habits are damaging your car, you’ll have a reason to break them!

So you’re coming back from a tailgate with your buddies, you get in your truck to leave and you notice your car is running a little rough. All of a sudden your check engine light comes on but luckily you have a scanner that can determine the code that is on in your truck. After a few seconds of waiting the code comes up as P0016. Thankfully, we all have smartphones to look up this problem. Check out our top 5 issues for the 4th generation Dodge Ram 1500

As the saying goes, “What goes up must come down.” However, as you’ve probably noticed at the pump in recent weeks, what comes down often goes back up. Case in point? Gas prices. They are creeping up again as demand increases now the warmer weather road-trip seasons are here. How far gas prices will rise and when they’ll drop again remains to be seen. One thing is certain, though. Anything you can do to increase your vehicle’s fuel efficiency is a good thing. An annual fuel system cleaning can enhance your vehicle’s performance and boost fuel efficiency.

The 4th generation of the 2011- Present Jeep Grand Cherokee is better than ever. With options like navigation, heated and cooled seats as well as a steering wheel, who doesn’t want this car!? And you’re probably thinking “it’s a new car and there shouldn’t be any issues” Think you guessed right? Wrong. Here are 4 common problems with the 4th generation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

No matter what type of oil your vehicle uses, whether it is conventional or full synthetic, you should have your oil replaced every 3,000 miles -- even though some manufacturers say replacing oil every 5,000 miles is sufficient. Oil is the lubricant that keeps the moving parts in your engine working as designed. When your car doesn’t have enough oil or is operating with dirty oil, you’re increasing the risks engine trouble will develop. Fortunately, manufacturers continue to engineer longer-lasting oils. Unfortunately, the effective lifespans of oil filters have not increased. If you wonder how often should you change your oil filter, you should know that changing it every 3,000 miles is essential for your engine's well being.

No one likes to hear their car is in need of repair or a parts replacement. However, if you are going to own a vehicle, you should expect to incur maintenance and repair costs along the way. Some repairs can be delayed without major ramifications. Others call for immediate action. One thing you definitely do not want to delay the needed repair or replacement of your brake system. If your brakes fail, the results can be catastrophic.

If you purchase an extended warranty from a dealership, you may assume you’ll be required to return to that location for future repair and maintenance needs. There are exceptions, but that’s usually not the case. As long as you are purchasing a third-party extended warranty, which is the most common type of extended warranty, rather than a dealership extended warranty, you are not required to return to the dealership for service.