Alright, so it’s hot out. I mean, real hot out! And I can’t imagine anything worse than driving along and your car starts to overheat. Just think about it. The temperature in your car reads 98 degrees with a heat index around 110 degrees. Your stepping onto the black, steaming pavement of the highway with read more >>

Okay, okay … now what? After you have shed a few dozen tears, it’s time to wipe those eyes and get a move on. The most important factor here is safety. So, first and foremost – make sure your vehicle is as far off the road as it can be. Now get on your phone read more >>

It’s happened to all of us at least once. You back out of your driveway and notice a dark spot of liquid on the pavement. So, what is leaking? And is it dangerous? Does every leak need to be looked at? I spoke with one of my Service Managers to get the low down. Here’s read more >>

I love hearing what people have to say, especially when it comes to buying and servicing cars. Traci Mayberry contacted me a few months ago about the service department at McCarthy, so I sent her a few new questions to find out what she thinks about buying and servicing her car. Here’s what she had read more >>

I’m always interested in hearing what you have to say about the car buying experience. So I’m starting a new type of post here on Lauren Wants to Know: Q&As with real car buyers! Kyle Estes of San Antonio sent me a nice email a while back, so I thought he’d be a perfect first read more >>

Isn’t it the worse when you climb into someone’s car and you have to hold your breath because the smell is so potent? Well, imagine if it’s your own vehicle! Let’s talk about some ways to rid your car of that nasty smell, whatever it may be. First of all, get rid of any trash, read more >>

All right, here’s the situation: You’re in the market for a new vehicle. The car you’re currently driving … well, it’s not looking so hot. Should you fix it before you trade it in? Or just sell it as is? After speaking to one of our Used Car Managers, I got an answer: “It all read more >>

Well, besides cry. There are some necessary steps you should take after you are involved in a car accident. According to Edmunds, some things you should do are: Keep an emergency kit in your car. (Check back later this week for my post on what to include in your emergency kit.) Exchange information with the read more >>

After the harsh winter we had this year, it’s time to get your vehicle into shape for the warmer months! After all the sleet, ice and salt, our vehicles are in need of a good, clean bath. And what better time to give your car a little TLC than April, National Car Care Month? First read more >>

When you pull into a gas station, you use the same ‘level’ of gas each time. Have you ever wondered why there’s so many to choose from? Have you ever wondered what it all meant? Well, a young gentlemen tweeted me, asking this very question. And after speaking to one of my service writers here read more >>