I’ve had the fortunate opportunity to drive all sorts of makes and models of vehicles. And I will tell you this: They all drive differently, they all feel different and they all brake differently. It is important to know this! Because when it comes to checking your brakes, each vehicle will vary, as will each read more >>

Recall: To request return (of a product) to the manufacturer, as for necessary repairs or adjustments. It’s not just one car company all over the news lately — all vehicle makes and models face the threat of a recall. But, I don’t want you to worry — it can be fixed! There are several ways read more >>

For all you Chevy Gals out there, this night is yours! I will be hosting another meetup at the end of the month. Healthy Car Healthy You When: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25 Where: McCarthy Chevrolet - 675 N Rawhide Olathe, KS 66061 The first 20 RSVPs on the Facebook event page will read more >>

So tell me the difference between four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive … because I could’ve sworn they were the same! Au contraire! First, let’s talk about four-wheel drive (4WD). This drive allows the driver to switch from two-wheel drive to four-wheel mode, depending on your driving situation. And there are two settings for 4WD: High read more >>

Let me ask you this … are you more apt to go to the dealership or an auto repair chain when you need service?  How about for an oil change? I think it’s important to share some common myths about dealerships and oil change centers. Myth #1 : Oil changes are cheaper at an oil read more >>

I’m a (fairly) new home owner these days … and there’s a lot I didn’t know about home ownership and maintenance. Needless to say, I have learned a lot this past year! When the winter season rolled around, my mother said “Hey Noni, you need to change your filter on your furnace!” (By the way, Noni read more >>

Imagine you’ve got a problem with your car, how would you explain it to your mechanic? Do you make a noise? With so many “car terms” and “big words” out there, it may be easier for someone to explain what’s wrong by what they hear. I asked some McCarthy service employees to demonstrate how people read more >>

… How to change a flat and jump-start a car, that is! Last night, twenty women and men showed up to mingle, snack and learn some basic necessities in car safety at McCarthy Chevrolet. Here’s a couple of very important things I took away from the clinic: 1. When jump starting your car, the biggest read more >>

Here’s a pretty standard question I hear from a lot of different people. When is it time to replace my tires? And how can I tell? Well, I’m no service technician or certified mechanic, but I’ve learned a couple things just from being around the car biz my whole life. I don’t know about you read more >>

Okay ladies, grab your girlfriends, mothers, daughters for a night on the town. But instead of your typical happy hour, movie night or shopping extravaganza, let’s try something different. On Wednesday, February 3rd, I am hosting a Women’s Car Clinic at McCarthy Chevrolet from 6-8 p.m. as part of Lauren Wants to Know. Have you read more >>