Two Excellent Tips from a Diamond Certified Mechanic

Kris Cesena, owner of Auto Medics - Honda and Acura Specialists, a Diamond Certified auto repair shop, has a tip about spare tires. “Most cars have a space-saver spare tire, or what we affectionately call the donut spare,” she says. “This tire is only intended to take you from where you got a flat tire to the auto shop. Don’t drive around on your donut spare for days, and don’t drive over 55 miles per hour.”

Ms. Cesena also warns against having too many things dangling from your key ring. “A heavy key ring can cause your ignition switch to wear out as the weight bounces and swings while you drive,” she explains. “If you must carry a lot of keys or charms, consider using a ‘quick disconnect’ ring that allows you to easily detach your ignition key from the rest of the ring while it’s being used.”