Borcherding Buick GMC

Spring Cleaning for Your Car Winter is the harshest time of year for cars. Those of you in the snow (rust) belt have it the worst. Corrosive road salt, loose stones and road debris from snow plows, traction sand, and repeated freezing and thawing can wreak havoc on your car's body. To compound the matter, the cold winter weather probably kept you from washing your car as often as you should have. The first…

Keep Your Car Running in Top-Notch Condition

We all know that gas prices can be unpredictable, but did you know that there are ways simple way to improve your gas mileage?

Is your vehicle having a hard time starting? When you use extra power, such as headlights, does your vehicle seem to be dragging? Is your vehicle not starting at all and all you are hearing is tick-tick-tick sound? If so, you may need to replace your car battery. If your battery is low or dead, it needs to be replaced, not only to restore full power, but also to reduce the risk of overtaxing and…

Check tires It's crucial to check your tires after weather changes. Under-inflation adversely effects handling, braking, tread and compromises safety. It also increases rolling resistance, resulting in less-than-optimal fuel economy.

Check hoses and belts Cold, harsh weather wears on your car's hoses and belts. Look for cracking and leaking. Catching problems now can mean the difference between a quick, inexpensive repair and breaking down with a big-ticket repair during your spring road trip…

 Check tires with the " Penny Trick"


A LINCOLN penny is the perfect tire gauge. The "penny trick" works because the distance between the rim and LINCOLN's head is 1/16 of an inch -- the minimum required tread depth for proper handling.



Pinch a LINCOLN-head penny, from the base between your thumb and forefinger, so that the top of LINCOLN's head is showing.