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Road salt is an essential part of road safety during winter seasons. However, the amount of damage that the salt can cause to your car is unimaginable. To prevent salt corrosion, ensure that you wax your car regularly, more so just before winter starts. This way, you’re assured that the car is protected from rust and corrosion.

Try to keep your tires as clean as possible. Clean the tires thoroughly just before winter starts and make sure you continue cleaning them throughout the winter season.

Use a high-pressure hose pipe when washing your car to remove all traces of…

Detailing your vehicle will help it look a lot better. Before you detail the inside of your vehicle, you need to make sure that you clean the inside of it thoroughly. Remove all of the trash from the vehicle. You should also clean the AC vents out. You can remove stains from the inside of your vehicle with steam cleaning. Steam cleaning helps you save time, and it does not use as much water.

You also need to detail the outside of the car. You can use a microfiber car wash mitt to clean the outside of your vehicle. 

When you’re late for an important meeting and you have to help someone jump start their car, you can do it in just under ten minutes with the following quick guide.

1. Park your car in such a way that the other car’s front side is facing you.
2. Make sure the proximity of the two cars is as close as possible.
3. Take out your jumping cables and locate your negative and positive battery terminals.
4. Locate the other car’s negative and positive battery terminals as well.

 

Before you charge your car battery, you need to prepare it. There are some vehicles that require you to remove the battery before you charge it. Others can be charged with the battery inside of it. Consult with the owner's manual before you charge your vehicle. You need to turn off the electronics in your vehicle before you charge the battery. You then need to remove the negative or ground cable. After that, you need to remove the positive cable.

The next step is to clean the battery terminal. You are now ready to connect the car battery charge…

It's understandable that not every tidbit of car maintenance won't always be remembered, but the truth of the matter is that it's always important to think about what can and can't be forgotten in regards to a simple task. Said task includes remembering that you should change your filter, as some believe that because it was replaced before, then they don't need to do it again.

An oil filter helps with getting rid of any dirt, grime, and sludge that manifests on an engine, and it should be worth mentioning that it starts to make…

Automobiles continue to evolve and become more advanced. So do their warranties. Luckily, there are still some oldies but goodies, such as the powertrain warranty and the classic bumper-to-bumper warranty. What are they exactly, and how do they differ? Our MINI of Charleston team has your quick rundown.

The Powertrain Warranty

This warranty covers parts that create and supply your vehicle's power, such as the engine, transmission and, in some cases, related pieces such as the differential. However, not all parts that bring power fall under this warranty. Some of 

Your ignition system is one of the most vital parts of a car, as it helps determine whether or not your vehicle will start. Therefore, it is paramount that you ensure constant maintenance of your ignition system to prevent damage. It is costly to replace the entire ignition system, but it is also inconvenient once it gets damaged.

If you notice flickering lights on your dashboard, it may be one of the most unambiguous indications of a failing ignition system. Despite not being a common symptom, it is a significant sign of damage to your ignition and mainly occurs while…

At MINI of Charleston we want to ensure that you have all of the items you need in your winter survival kit. In addition, consider items that help get your vehicle unstuck just in case you have to wait a long time for assistance.

Start with items such as a foldable shovel and weather or something to help you with traction if you have wheels stuck. Also, a tow rope, heavy gloves, and jumper cables are essential for a survival kit for your vehicle. Also, a first aid kit for minor injuries is essential.

Place all of these items in…

A roadtrip can be a lot of fun, but lots of people wind up spending a lot more than they expect. The most important thing to do is make a plan and stick to it.

Make hotel reservations in advance and scout out places to eat along the way. When you roll into town without a place to stay, that's when lodging costs can get high, and the same goes for finding a place to eat. There is a lot of fun that can come with being spontaneous on a roadtrip, but the more you plan out what

Brake pedals are a crucial component for your car, and when they need to be repaired it can lead to very dangerous situations. So what are the signs that tell you that your brake pedal needs to be repaired?

A squishy brake pedal is very dangerous. When driving, if you feel that your brake pedal is not firm or having any resistance whatsoever when stepping on it, then this can be a problem. The easiest way to check this is by pushing down on the pedal and letting go of it slowly. If the pedal shakes back and forth freely…