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Automotive Fun Fact: A Brief History of Seat Belts

Auto Repair Mechanics in Akron, Strongsville and Mentor Aim to Increase Seat Belt Use. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nationwide seat belt use was 85% in 2010. It is hard to imagine a day when seat belts did not exist. This simple invention saves thousands of lives each year. But who invented […]

Manual vs. Automatic Transmissions: Which Should You Choose?

Explore the pros and cons of manual vs. automatic transmissions with Rad Air Fairlawn's expert insight to make the best choice for your driving needs.

Good or Bad? Noises Your Transmission Might Make

Is Your Transmission Going Out? Your vehicle may be telling you that your transmission is starting to fail and/or having issues with the noises it is making. Was that a whinny or a screech? Was that grinding noise excessive? Is the noise going from bad to worse? Your transmission’s unique noises can paint a picture […]

Essential Tips for Transporting Food on Long Road Trips

It’s November — you know what that means! Time to pile the kids in the car with casserole dishes and pie tins, and it’s off to grandmother’s house you go for the big family Thanksgiving dinner! But if your destination is more than an hour away, your mashed potatoes and stuffing can be susceptible to […]

The Importance of Wheel Alignment: Smooth Driving Ahead

Discover the importance of wheel alignment for a smooth driving experience. Trust Rad Air's certified technicians for precision and safety.

How Do I Get an E-Check?

If you’re in the Cleveland area and own a car, you may be required to get an E-Check every other year in order to obtain your registration. Overall, the process of getting an E-Check is not too bad, but it does take time out of your day. And, if your car fails the inspection, it’s […]

March Into Spring Essential Car Maintenance for Warmer Weather

Get ready for spring with essential car maintenance tips from Rad Air. Tire rotation, oil change, brake inspection, fluid check, and battery replacement for optimal performance. Trust our certified technicians

Automotive Fun Fact: How Cup Holders Arrived in American Autos

Rad Air Auto Technicians Look at History of Car Cup Holders. Can you imagine a world without cup holders? We quizzed our Facebook followers and asked them to guess the year modern-day cup holders became available in American cars. It wasn’t until 1983 when the built-in cup holder, capable of holding a variety of cup shapes […]

How to Safely De-Ice Your Vehicle

Car owners in the Cleveland area are no strangers to icy windows and windshields. Every morning in the winter, we wake up to cars coated in tiny little crystals. Ice can be beautiful, but not when it means waking up an extra 30 minutes earlier to give yourself time to scrape without being late for […]

What If I Never Changed the Oil In My Car?

Many of us are guilty of putting it off: getting a timely oil change. It’s probably because we don’t noticeably see any effects from not bringing the car in for an extra couple miles… days… months. The reality is not getting your car’s oil changed can lead to a variety of different auto problems, the […]

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