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Replacing a flat tire is not as simple an operation as it once was. Early in the history of cars, flats were considered a routine repair process. Flats happened often and replacing them was a simple jack the car up, remove and replace the flat and lower the jack and off you went. Today, the process can damage your car if you jack in the wrong spot.

When you have a flat alongside the road, the first thing is to secure your safety. Pull well off the road, set flares as warnings, and make sure your car is level before…

With almost all areas of the country being hit with heavy rains and potential flooding, hydroplaning is a huge concern. While many may think of hydroplaning as exciting, it can be very dangerous. Stop at Land Rover Lakeside and get some tips on how to stay safe, dry and avoid hydroplaning at all costs.

When the water on the road builds up in front of your car faster than the car can push it away, the result is hydroplaning. While we can’t stop the rain, here are some ways to avoid hydroplaning.

• Reduce Your Speed
• Use Good-Quality Tires
• Shut…

The Fall season is the end of summer and the beginning of the school year; it is also the beginning of the cool weather seasons that require preparation and action to protect your vehicles. Basic maintenance is always necessary; autos need fresh oil and proper fluid levels. The cool weather seasons also require some further steps. Auto owners should be sure to have windshield washer fluid, jumper cables, and flashlights.

Macomb-area drivers know that regular oil changes protect the engine and prevent severe damage from heat and excessive wear. 

Many people confuse vehicle towing capacity with payload limits. Knowing the difference is important if you operate a work vehicle, plan on towing auxiliary vehicles, or need to transport extremely heavy items. Exceeding tow and payload limits can do serious damage to your vehicle’s engine and body.

The towing capacity of a vehicle is based on the amount of torque its engine produces. If it begins pulling a heavy load, yet doesn’t have the transmission power to do so, the engine can be damaged. On the other hand, the payload of a vehicle is based on the sum…

If the pressure in your car tires is not at the appropriate range, you may be doing more damage to the tires than you even realize.

When the pressure in the car tires is too high, the tires become more rounded and the vehicle tends to ride only in the middle of the tires. This not only will cause that center part of the tires to wear faster, it could lead to a blowout. The other issue with tires that have too much air is the car is harder to handle when traveling at high speed.

Low tire pressure can…

Cars that are equipped with four-wheel drive or with all-wheel drive have a transfer case. In the four-wheel drive vehicle, the transfer case provides power to the front and rear axles of your vehicle. On an all-wheel drive, the transfer case provides power to each wheel as necessary.

When the transfer case malfunctions, you will notice some warning signs. If you notice that it is hard to shift in and out of four-wheel drive, this is a sign of a bad transfer case. If you hear a grinding noise when shifting in and out of four-wheel drive, this is also…

The reason it can be a challenge for the average driver to diagnose why the car engine is overheating is because it can be one of a number of causes. Here are some easy to identify causes of an overheating engine:

1. Once the car is cooled down, look to see if the radiator cap is tight. Sometimes drivers leave the cap off unintentionally after filling the radiator with coolant.
2. Inspect the radiator hose clamps. If the clamps are rusted are have become loose, they will allow coolant to escape when the engine is running.
3. See if the fan belts that…

Have you ever noticed that light that has a picture of a tire with a warning sign? That little illuminated light is actually telling you something very important. It's the sign that tells you that your tire pressure is low, and you should fill your tire right away. If you continue to ignore it, your tires will be less safe for you while you are on the road. But what are the reasons that your tire pressure gauge might become illuminated?

The tire pressure is illuminated when your tire pressure falls below a safe range. You might lose pressure…

Over time your windshield wipers can become worn down or damaged just from normal wear and tear and everyday use. It is common to have to replace your windshield wipers from one year to the next, and when you head to the store to replace them, you will find that there are a number of different brands and types of wipers that you can choose from. If you are in the market for windshield wipers, we here at Land Rover Lakeside can help you make a selection. Simply bring your vehicle in to our service center, and we'll get…

The components of a car are so interdependent that when one part is not functioning optimally, it can cause other issues throughout the vehicle. Keeping your battery fresh and maintained means you can prevent other more serious and potentially more expensive problems.

If your vehicle has a weak battery, it's going to try to make up for the deficiency by stressing other components in the vehicle like the starter motor or solenoid and your car's charging system. If these components can't get the juice they need, they will be struggling to draw the power they need, causing…