Maintenance
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Columbus consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are c...Published on: Feb 05, 2017 -
People in Columbus have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much high...Published on: Feb 20, 2017 -
The hottest Georgia news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Columbus. If you feel like most of your paychec...Published on: Apr 09, 2017 -
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tires First Inc article: wiper blades. While thi...Published on: Nov 19, 2017 -
Recalls are pretty serious for Columbus residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Columbus residents still might want to know about. For these less ...Published on: Nov 28, 2017
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Georgia service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Columbus drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of...Published on: Jan 08, 2018 -
Sometimes we hear people in Columbus say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, the...Published on: Feb 21, 2018 -
Most Columbus folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Columbus market, swing...Published on: Mar 19, 2018 -
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...Published on: Apr 29, 2018 -
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Columbus car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Columbus, Georgia, folks are hoping to m...Published on: Sep 16, 2018 -
Sometimes busy Columbus residents dream about going back to the “simpler” days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Georgia in a Model T, y...Published on: Oct 14, 2018
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Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...Published on: Dec 30, 2018
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You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...Published on: Jan 13, 2019 -
Columbus area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new...Published on: Aug 11, 2019
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If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...Published on: Nov 03, 2019
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High gas prices in Columbus increase the cost of living for Georgia drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger po...Published on: Mar 29, 2020
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In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...Published on: Oct 25, 2020