Auto Tips

If you feel like your commute through Elk Grove Village has become an obstacle course lately, you aren’t alone.  Road crews are working hard to fill potholes all over, and with the extraordinarily wet weather we’ve had recently, more are opening up every day. The transition from a freezing winter to a rainy spring is the toughest time of year for your vehicle. Here is how the "freeze-thaw" cycle affects your car and how J&Z Garage can help you smooth out the ride. 1. The Pothole Hangover: Alignment & [...]

Preparing Your Car for Winter The risks to your vehicle and, therefore, your safety on the road are greater during the cold winter months. That’s why it’s so important to ensure your car is ready for winter and in the right shale to deal with the specific challenges that are thrown at it during this time of the year.   Good maintenance and the right checks will help you ensure your car is safe and durable enough to get through winter. This is the advice J&Z Garage offers you in [...]

Your fuel system needs to be clean to do its job properly. When it gets dirty, the results are lower engine performance, reduced fuel economy and impaired safety. It can even lead to costly repair bills for Elk Grove village drivers. So keep your fuel system clean as part of your routine preventive maintenance. Fuel injectors have replaced carburetors in most of today's vehicles. These injectors deliver better fuel economy than a carburetor, but they can be compromised by rust, dirt and other contaminants. They need to be clean to [...]