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Nicko McBrain bought his first Jaguar in 1987. The famous Iron Maiden drummer wouldn't stop there, however. In the decades since, he's purchased many more cars from the famed automaker and remains a devoted fan of the brand today.

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…

Move Over laws protects tow truck drivers in all 50 states. Let’s help keep our drivers safe. #SDMO pic.twitter.com/KgZY2p83H8

— AAA (@AAAauto) July 12, 2017

There is such a thing as Move Over Laws, but many people are not even aware that it is implemented let alone in every state. These Move Over Laws state that it is the law to move over into another lane when passing a stopped vehicle on the side of the road on the highway. If it is not safe to do so, it is necessary to slow down 15 mph. Every…

We break down what gap insurance is & what you need to know when in a dealer’s office: https://t.co/Ct6pOeabvo

— Edmunds (@edmunds) February 2, 2017

GAP insurance is necessary if you’re financing a car and you owe more than the car’s worth. GAP Insurance needed if:

• You’re paying a considerable interest in the car
• The kind of car purchased loses value at a fast rate
• Your down payment was small (less than 20%)
• You’re financing the debt at a slow pace (i.e., over three years)
• Your finance arrangement structure is a ‘balloon payment…

No matter how many years that you have been driving, when you buy a new vehicle, it always is in your best interest to read your owner's manual. The truth and the simple fact of the matter is that not all warning lights on the dashboard are the same. And it's indeed crucial to understand what these important lights are trying to tell you about your Land Rover as you drive around town every day.