By Tom Torbjornsen

Tom Torbjornsen from Towne Automotive Group here with my weekly article. I've been getting a lot of inquiries lately regarding using synthetic motor oil in vehicles. Questions such as: Should I use synthetic oil? Does it work better in some cars than others? Does it cost more? Do I have to change the oil more frequently? Less frequently? Does it make my engine last longer?

First of all, let's take a brief look at the history of synthetic motor oil and its introduction to the marketplace.

Greetings all! Tom Torbjornsen from Towne Auto Group here to help you better understand vehicle warranties. You know, oftentimes when in an automotive service department I hear people state when given a repair estimate, “Isn’t it covered under the warranty?” Then the service advisor has to educate them on what’s covered and what’s not and for how long. This info is something you should know before taking a vehicle off a car lot or signing the paperwork to buy an extended warranty.

By Tom Torbjornsen

Tom Torbjornsen from Towne Automotive Group here with my weekly article. Thanks to the recent blast from Old Man Winter, I have seen many disabled vehicles on the roadsides following a collision. Then I thought to myself, most folks have no idea what to look for when selecting a collision repair shop when they need one. Add to this challenge the fact that, when people are in the market for a collision shop, they are frequently under great stress and trauma. So here are some suggestions for you to be prepared should you find yourself involved in an accident and needing a collision repair shop.