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Understanding your car's functionality and improving its efficiency will help you to save money over its lifetime. While many car makes offer plenty of space, adding a roof rack to your vehicle can vastly improve its carrying capacity.

Load the roof rack once it's on your car, rather than loading items into while it's on the ground and having to lift the entire weight of your belongings at once. Pack strategically, putting any necessary items within easy reach when opened again. Keep in mind that your roof rack adds height to your car when driving under low…

The time to worry about car maintenance and servicing is not when your child calls you at midnight because they are stuck on the road. Many mechanical breakdowns can be prevented by getting the car regularly serviced and inspected. This is why getting your student’s vehicle serviced should be at the top of your back to school list.

Items such as having your oil changed, having sure brakes are inspected, fluids flushed, and other regular maintenance recommended by your owner’s manual can help prevent you from having a costlier repair later. 

When you are driving along, you will need to press your brake pedal down at some point in order to make your vehicle slow down or come to a complete stop. Just like with any other part of your vehicle, your brake pedal may need some routine maintenance or repairs, and there are ways that you can tell that something is amiss. Let's take a look at some of the signs your brake pedal needs to be repaired:

It's not smart to put off maintenance related to your brakes or brake pedal. Stop down to Griffin Kia today…

Whether you regularly commute long distances or your daily travel occurs within a limited area, choosing the right tires for your vehicle is critical. Every driver should keep in mind the differences between summer and all-season tires when making a tire purchase.

The main difference between all-season and summer tires is that all-season tires offer at least moderate traction benefits in all weather conditions while summer tires are specifically designed for enhanced performance on hot pavement and during heavy summer rain events.

Several publications publish the load-carrying capacity of vehicles. Consumer Report, for example, covers nearly every vehicle on the road. When looking at purchasing a new vehicle, especially one that you want to haul cargo in, you must be aware of the load carrying capacity of the vehicle so you can make an intelligent decision as to your purchase.

The key factor when looking at your load carrying capacity is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). You can find the GVWR on the door jamb under the tire section. Subtract the weight of the vehicle form the GVWR, and you have…

You just bought yourself a new car, and the last thing you want to do is damage or dirty it up in any way. While you can be as careful as possible with how you drive and keeping the interior of the car clean, it is nearly impossible to prevent your shoes from tracking in dirt and debris every time you enter the vehicle. But you can prevent this type of damage to your interior carpet with an after-market floormat.

The two most common types of floormats are made of either rubber or carpet. Rubber floor mats are best for…

Powertrain warranties? Bumper-to-bumper warranties? Advertisements talk about them all of the time, but if no one has ever explained it to you, you might still find yourself scratching your head when it's time to sign the paperwork for your new or certified pre-owned vehicle. To help clear up the confusion, here are a few of the key differences.

A powertrain warranty covers fewer vehicle components than a bumper-to-bumper warranty; it only covers the powertrain, which is one of the costliest components on a vehicle. You might think that this is a negative thing, but it also usually lasts...

Improved automotive knowledge leads to better buying decisions. Today, we want to heighten your knowledge of front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive transmissions.

Think of front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive as opposites. While front-wheel transmissions transfer engine power to a vehicle's front wheels, their rear-wheel drive counterparts move that horsepower to back wheels. As a result, front-wheel drive pulls while rear-wheel drive pushes. Those characteristics lead to handling differences.

Jumper cables and another car can be your best friend when you have a dead battery. Leaving the lights or your other electronics on can drain the battery until it can no longer start the vehicle. Jumping the batter will give it enough charge to start the car. Always read your owner’s manual on how the manufacturer recommends jumping your type of vehicle.

Before the emergency, identify the positive and negative terminals on the battery. When you are jump-starting a car, be very careful because once you have three of the terminals clamped the cable is 'live.' 

When there is an issue with your tire pressure, you have sensors in each tire that will alert your vehicle that there is a problem. Your dashboard will light up and it will be up to you to address a potential problem. There are a number of issues that could be the problem. It can be as simple as needing a bit more air in each of your tires, or you could have a flat tire that is slowly progressing and causing you problems.

At one point, it was difficult to know when something was going wrong with your vehicle…