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The Problems with a Cream Puff (Dormant Vehicles)
You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally. Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler. Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
Published on: Feb 15, 2026
PCV Valve Replacement at Car Care Inc. in Birmingham
The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Birmingham and our environment here in Alabama. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the b...
Published on: Nov 30, 2025
Heater Core
You may have wondered where the warm air in your passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/antifreeze that circulates around the engine and th...
Published on: Nov 23, 2025
Scheduled Wheel Alignment at Car Care Inc.
People need to be concerned about wheel alignment for two primary reasons: safety and money. When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side. A moment of inattention could put y...
Published on: Oct 05, 2025
Simple Answers from Car Care Inc. for Birmingham: Selecting Tires
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Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get?Car Care Inc. Answer:Let's look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function,...
Published on: Sep 21, 2025
Transmission
Let’s talk transmissions. Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time. But like any other machine, they’ll eventually wear out and ne...
Published on: Sep 07, 2025
Simple Answers from Car Care Inc.: Cabin Air Filter
Question
My car has a bad odor when I run the heater or air conditioner. My friend said I might need a new cabin air filter – what’s that?
Answer
A cabin air filter is a special f...
Published on: Aug 24, 2025
Simple Answers from Car Care Inc. in Birmingham : Severe Service
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Question:What is a severe service maintenance schedule?Car Care Inc. Answer:When I was a kid in Birmingham, Sunday meant having a bath, getting dressed for church and then hanging...
Published on: Aug 17, 2025