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Setting Up Homelink® Garage Door Opener in a Ford F-150

There are two types of garage door openers: rolling code and fixed code. We’ve laid out a step-by-step guide for both types of openers.

Here’s how to program your Ford F-150 garage door opener.

Is It Illegal to Stick Your Head Out of a Car Window? 

We’ve all seen it. Dogs living their best life, sticking their head out of the window as their tongue flies away in the breeze. You may have even seen kids do this, or may have done this when you were a child as well. 

Chevy Gives Parenting Tips to Those With Kids 

Being a parent is one of the most rewarding things in life, but it can also be one of the hardest, especially if you have multiple children. It certainly keeps you busy, but there are things you can do and tools you can utilize to help you out. 

General Motors Helps With Ventilator Production 

The current coronavirus pandemic is creating challenges for everyone across the world, and unfortunately, the medical community is perhaps the hardest hit, tasked with caring for those who have fallen ill without adequate equipment. 

Why Are the Turn Signals On Our Cars Red or Orange? 

There are many things in life that we take for granted, and that is definitely true when it comes to our cars. For instance, why do cars have four wheels instead of three? Or, why do we use a steering wheel to control or cars and not a joystick? 

Times have changed, and technology has advanced to the point where conventional keys are almost becoming extinct in vehicles. This isn’t a bad thing, though. The advancement of keyless entry and remote start technology is more efficient and can actually make it harder for carjackers to steal your car. Of course, it also adds a touch of convenience for you, the driver. Take a look at the videos below to learn how to use Remote Start and Keyless Entry in your Chevy! (more…)

Five reasons your check engine light may be on

Seeing the check engine light illuminate up in the driver display can be one of the most frustrating things as a driver, because you’re left wondering why it’s on and wondering how much cash you’ll have to fork up at your next service appointment. Luckily, it’s not always the worst thing in the world. Take a look below at five different reasons why your check engine light may be on! (more…)

Signs of a bad alternator

Every once in awhile, you’re bound to run into problems with your vehicle. If you go to start your car and all you hear is a clicking noise, you may be quick to assume the battery is dead. Unfortunately, it can be more complex than that. Sometimes it’s due to a failing alternator. If that’s the case, replacing the battery won’t do anything. In fact, you may find that your new battery will die right away too. Below we’ve listed some of the signs of a bad alternator so you’ll have a better idea of how to diagnose your vehicle the next time you run into problems. (more…)