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These two words (refer to subject heading) are the mantra of the 2nd Annual Fund Drive for The Rapidian (05.14.13 – 05.19.13).  We can appreciate if this causes you to flashback to a riveting scene of Star Wars, where Darth Vader himself is using the Force to convince Luke to “join” the Dark Side.  However, […]

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Back to Basics – know your A/C

Thankfully, it’s almost that time of year again.  Won’t be long now before we’re enjoying much warmer weather in Michigan, and there’s no better time than now to make sure the climate control in your vehicle is ready.  It may be counter-intuitive because you’re not running your air conditioning in the winter, or are you?  […]

Back to Basics – checking your oil

That yellow oil can indicator light pictured above is often overlooked, but may actually be more important than you realize.  Not all vehicles will of course have this digital display, usually depending on its overall age.  However, whether or not you have an analog arm or a high-tech full color instrument panel, what your engine […]

Back to Basics – fixing a flat tire

In our second installment of Back to Basics, we want to briefly focus on a skill that could end up being (if it’s not already) very important – fixing a flat tire.  Many of you may already know what this entails, but we don’t want to take anything for granted.  Simply follow these steps and […]

Need for Speed

This is awesome. Such attention to detail, very well done. Enjoy!   [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WEROVWDp3n0]

Filters serve a purpose

It’s that time of year again, where customers begin to notice a slight (or in some cases more significant) decrease in their fuel economy.  In many of these situations it boils down to using their climate control, particularly heat during the winter.  However, there also is one specific culprit often overlooked – filters. You might […]

Back to Basics – jumpstart

This time of year it’s not uncommon for customers to find themselves at the mercy of a dead vehicle battery.  Certainly such a problem doesn’t discriminate from happening year round, but it’s fair to say inclement weather promotes greater odds.  Some of you may have AAA or another roadside-service equivalent, but for the rest it’s […]

The future is on display NOW

It’s that time of year again… DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids is packed to the rafters with automobile enthusiasts for the Michigan International Auto Show.  People travel from hundreds of miles away to catch “reveals” from all the major car and truck manufacturers.  You’ll find a little bit of the old (vintage) mixed in […]

Safe Winter Driving

No matter how long you may have resided in a colder climate, there are a few key components to safe winter driving we always recommend.  Fortunately, the team at AutoNet TV released a video in collaboration with Bridgestone Winter Driving School in Steamboat Colorado, where they highlight these critical tips. Here in Michigan (at least […]

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