Spring cleaning isn’t just for your house. Your car has been through it. With all the snow and mud lately, the mess is starting to overwhelm you each time you get in the driver’s seat. Our cars just don’t get the same care through the winter as it does in warmer months. Well, now it’s […]
Spring Car Care Checklist
Spring is finally here! We don’t know about you, but here at Bryant Motors we’re glad to see longer, warmer days and the bright green blossoming of trees. When it starts warming up, many people start putting more miles on their car. Heck, you might even be getting ready for or returning from a Spring […]
Does the Type of Gas I Use Matter?
When you’re standing at the pump filling your tank with “regular” unleaded gasoline, you might wonder if you should be filling it with premium gas instead. You may also think “big name” gas companies like Exxon or Shell provide higher quality gas than you would find at Wal-Mart or Kroger. The truth, however, might surprise […]
Car Repairs: Dealership versus Local Mechanic
Car maintenance and repairs are necessary hassles in life. You know it’s important to care for your car in order to keep it running well, but when it comes time to take it to the shop, where should you go? Is it better to take your car to the dealership or the local repair shop? […]
Surviving Summer Road Trips:
Tips for Safety and How to Keep Kids Occupied
We all look forward to summer for those long-awaited vacations – relaxing on the beach or visiting fun destination spots. For families with kids, though, there’s one more hurdle you have to get over before you can truly enjoy the time away: the hours-long car trip to reach your destination. To make things more enjoyable […]
Tips For Changing Your Own Oil
If you’re the adventurous DIY-er type, you may be wondering how easy and cost-effective it is to change your own oil. Generally, once you get the required steps down, putting new oil in your car can be a fairly painless process. Changing your own oil can also save money each time. However, you want to […]
What Does My Check Engine Light Mean?
An estimated 1 in 10 cars on the road today have their check engine light on, according to a study done by CarMD.com. Many drivers ignore the light because they either don’t think it’s important or they’re afraid of ending up with an expensive repair bill. A check engine light can be extremely confusing because […]
5 Tips for Better Heat While Winter Driving in the Midwest
One of the worst parts of winter driving is having to warm up your car in the morning. Running out in the cold to your vehicle, scraping off the ice, waiting for the heater to kick in…it can be brutal. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few tips to help you stay […]
4 Things to Prioritize When Buying New Tires
It’s so easy to get bogged down by the costs and options of tires these days, but buying new tires shouldn’t be a headache. Learn how to maintain and check tire tread so you can properly budget for the expense. Once you have a budget, you can then shop around town to find the best […]
What’s Your Car Trying to Tell You? Car Noises and How to Diagnose Them
We spend so much time with our cars that it’s often easy to recognize when something just isn’t quite right. However, when we don’t realize our vehicles need some TLC, our cars and trucks are the first to let us know. Diagnosing strange car noises can be a challenge, but it’s important to figure out […]
