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Being involved in an auto accident is never a fun experience. It can be heartbreaking, difficult, expensive and even confusing, at times. That is why, we at Earthycars wish to give you the following two tips to help you the next time you find yourself in an accident, so you can feel confident driving safely on the road.

Two Major Tips For Auto Collisions

1. Check For Injuries- Be sure not only to check yourself, but to also check others involved. This includes other motorists. Be sure to call for an ambulance as well, if the situation calls for it…

There's nothing like feeling the breeze blow through your hair while on an off-road adventure. If you're not experienced, there are a few tips to keep in mind so that you're safe when you're not navigating paved roads in Williston.

Learn about high gear and low gear before getting in your vehicle to go off-roading. If you're traveling on dirt or if you get stuck in the mud, then a lower gear is what you need. Higher gears are for paved roads and when the terrain doesn't have a lot of ruts and holes…

The lone motorist broke down at the snowy roadside and needing a jump start is a common image in pop culture. However, intense winter temperatures aren't the only enemy of a car battery. Summer's heatwaves are just as deadly. According to the factory-trained techs in our Earthycars service department, here's why.

Increased Capacity, Shorter Life

Summer brings good news and bad news to your car battery. In summer, your car battery's capacity increases as the weather gets hotter. However, this has two drawbacks. 

 

When driving down the road, you may feel your car suffers from excessive vibrations. Maybe that problem indicates poor wheel alignment and it could be ruining your tires. If the tires end up in bad shape, then replacing them becomes necessary. Drivers should stay on top of their tires' condition because there comes a time when buying new ones is a must.

Driving on tires with low treads can be unsafe. Once the treads become too low, then traction suffers. Use a special tool or perform the old-school "penny test" to measure tread depth. And while doing so, perform a…

The winter is an exceptionally important time of year to pay close attention to vehicle maintenance. With snow and ice wreaking havoc on the body of your vehicle and cold temperatures making your engine work harder, it's incredibly important that you maintain a good winter car care regimen each year.

You can address routine maintenance before the snow flies. Have an oil change performed, top off fluid levels and have a multi-point inspection performed. If our service technicians at Earthycars find anything wrong with your vehicle, have it taken care of right away.

 

In many cases, a problem that occurs when starting a vehicle can be attributed to a weak or dead battery. However, sometimes the problem goes much deeper. The ignition system is one of your vehicle’s key components, and the team at Earthycars wants you to have the information that you need to ensure that your ignition is operating properly.

A grinding or whining noise could point to a problem with the starter’s flywheel or gear system. This type of ignition issue will continue to worsen until the vehicle won’t start at all or until repairs are made…

Here at Earthycars, we want to make sure you know what to do about a damaged windshield. If your windshield is chipped, you might be concerned about the cost of windshield replacement. However, unless the chip is in the driver's critical viewing area, it is usually possible to do a chip repair without a full windshield replacement.

When your windshield has a chip in any other part of it, the most important thing is to make sure that it remains strong so the chip does not spread into a larger crack. This is what an injection of liquid resin…

The folks at Earthycars want you to know as much about your vehicle as possible. Therefore, we'd like to take a moment to help you learn more about what gaskets are and what they do. A gasket is used to create a seal between two surfaces in your vehicle's engine.

Gaskets are typically made from copper or steel, and they are designed to keep their shape regardless of what happens in your engine. A gasket ensures that gases, liquids and other materials stay where they are supposed to. This can prevent key components from becoming clogged or damaged…

Here at our dealership in Williston, we want you to be an informed vehicle owner. We are here to keep you informed on matters such as keeping bad odors out of your car. Bad smells are bound to form in your car over time; here are a few tips that will help you take control of them.

Classic Home Remedies

After you have cleaned all foreign objects you can try a number of home remedies that have proven to remove odors, including leaving a cup of coffee grounds or white vinegar inside overnight, pouring baking soda on the floors and…

Here at Earthycars, we want you to be informed when it comes to using your truck or SUV. Let's go over the differences between 4H and 4L so that you have a better idea of what to do in an off-road situation.

If you find yourself in a high-speed situation and struggling for traction, you will want to shift into 4H or four high. A couple of examples would be driving on the highway during a snowstorm, or navigating a smoothly paved dirt road.

4L or four low is designed to give you more torque in low-speed off-road situations…