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The fall is a good time to get any maintenance done on your vehicle that it needs. As you head off to college, it is important to make sure that your car is safe to drive. Start with getting your oil changed and your tires rotated, and then get any scheduled maintenance completed by a trusted technician.

If you have had a warning light on throughout the summer, get the problem checked out. You don't want to drive to school with a mechanical problem. Check the tread on your tires, clean the interior of your car, and get prepared…

The next time you drive over speed bumps, you'll appreciate your car's suspension system. This important installation provides a comfortable ride that you might take for granted. More than 10 different components make up a modern automotive suspension assembly. A strut is perhaps the most notable accessory in the chassis of a vehicle. This robust hardware comes with coil springs and shock absorbers for maximum dissipation of vibratory energy from the road. 

One of the most common complaints of car owners that choose to detail their cars is a frustration at controlling pet hair. We've come across some very handy tips that help reduce or eliminate the amount of pet hair in your vehicle so that Fido can continue to enjoy accompanying you and your family on drives.

Invest in a roll of duct tape or packing tape, wind it around your fingers sticky side out, and brush over upholstered or carpeted areas to collect loose hairs. Invest in a car vacuum that comes with a small rubber bristled brush designed…

Summer can be hard on your car's engine. Running the air conditioning forces your engine to work harder and it could overheat. Your cooling system and radiator are incredibly important to keeping your vehicle from overheating. You need to pay attention and resolve any problems before they become extensive. There are two symptoms of a problem with the cooling system or radiator.

The first symptom is that your car runs hot on a regular basis. You see smoke coming up from the hood. This should be a real concern if this happens shortly after you start it up.  

It's easy to understand why you'd want to wash your car in cases where it has gotten especially filthy, such as after a long trip or jaunt through the woods. Is there more to the car-washing puzzle, though? At Bueno Used Cars, we want you to understand that washing your car should take place on a schedule, for a variety of reasons.

First and foremost, it is essential to remove environmental contaminants before they have a chance to etch into your paint. Visible contaminants, such as mud and bugs, aren't the only things assaulting your vehicle's…

We want you to be the best driver you can at Bueno Used Cars. Expert drivers understand basic car maintenance procedures like how to change a flat tire. Let's learn about that now.

First, find a level, firm spot to stop your car. Paved parking lots are perfect, but choose the breakdown lane if you cannot reach a parking lot. Next, locate your jack, lug wrench and spare tire. Before you jack up your vehicle, you should partially loosen your flat's lug nuts. Finish the nuts with the car raised, swap your tires, then start tightening the lug…

There are a number of drivers who never clean their tires. This is what leads to tire blooming. You’ll see cars go by with brown tires instead of black rubber tires. This is a problem due to never cleaning your tires and collecting all types of debris and dust. While some dust is okay, if you live in a muddy area or constantly see your tires are dirty, you are likely causing more damage by not cleaning them.

You should clean your tires once per week to ensure that you get all of the dust out. 

There are smells that can become an issue in a car, smells that can bother you each time that you get into the car. The team at Bueno Used Cars wants you to be able to enjoy the time that you spend in your car, and we want you to know how to take care of the odors in that car that are bothering you.

Do a thorough cleaning of your car when you are dealing with a bad smell in it. Take out all of the trash that has been collecting in that vehicle. Check under the vehicle's…

Although tires are not as expensive as some automotive parts, the cost can add up. You deserve to make them last as long as possible. One way to ensure you can get a full life out of them is getting a wheel alignment. Regular alignments are important for several reasons, including:

• You’ll get better gas mileage
• Your tires will last longer
• Your vehicle will handle better on the road

Here are signs your vehicle needs an alignment: 

In the automotive space, you may notice a lot of misinformation passed off as fact. Many myths surround motor oil and how often it needs to be changed. To help you avoid making costly mistakes, we have compiled some information regarding motor oil myths below.

You do not need an oil change every five thousand miles. Well, you might, but it isn't a hard and fast rule for all vehicles. The interval in which you need to get an oil change is contingent on your vehicle's make and model, the climate in which you drive, and how you…