The heat is on out there in Ames and the road trip season is upon us. The possibilities are endless and the open road is calling, it is time to answer the call. The superior interstate infrastructure and the American tradition of exploring are responsible for many of our pop culture references. Road movies, driving…
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Oil, like most car parts, has changed drastically over the past century since the automobile rose to prominence. Make no mistake, oil is absolutely a car part, complete with a factory part number. Now you may think that all oils are the same but this could not be further from the truth. At LOF-Xpress™ Oil…
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Iowa heat can be brutal during the summer months and protecting your vehicle from the sun can be tough. Interior vehicle temperatures can reach up to 150 degrees, with areas exposed to direct sunlight reaching up to 195 degrees! Newsflash: That’s HOT! Here are some LOF-Xpress™ approved ways that you can protect your car in…
Read More Regardless of your vehicle’s year, make, or model, scorching summer days can cause any car to overheat. Iowa summers, especially, require us to pay close attention to the temperature gauge, particularly when climbing steep hills or stuck in stop-and-go traffic. Thankfully, there are plenty of things you can do to make sure a temporary jump…
Read More Summer is the time for road trips, vacations, and taking a break from the daily grind. For your vehicle, this often means more mileage. And, although warm, dry days seem to be easy on the car, summer does present its own challenges. As always, preparation is key and this is especially true as the temps…
Read More With Mother’s Day behind us and Dad’s Day on the horizon, it’s time we do a post with our favorite chauffeurs in mind! Parents of little ones (& big ones, too!) are always on the go and some days it can feel like you’re spending more time in the car shuttling, than at home! For…
Read More It’s here! Rainy season in Iowa has arrived and since we already know you are prepared for Driving in the Rain, we now we want to focus on making sure your vehicle is as ready as you are! Safe spring driving requires that both the car and the driver are focused and ready for whatever…
Read More Pothole season is at its prime and no one is immune to their sneaky destruction. Potholes can viciously assault innocent vehicles, nearly swallowing cars whole. We’ve all hit ‘em and, as luck would have it, there are usually only seconds to swerve before you’re in a half tire deep. These road hazards lay in wait, with…
Read More Could it be?!? Is spring really here to stay? As we say goodbye to the winter months and rough roads, it is time to get your car ready for spring driving and summer road trips! April is National Car Care Month and, with it comes a reminder of the importance of proper vehicle maintenance. Of…
Read More Springtime in Iowa means saying goodbye to sleet, snow slush, and black ice while the roads. However, warmer weather also tends to bring with it other driving dangers. Helllloooo thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes! Driving in severe weather of any kind significantly increases your risk for roadway accidents and should be avoided at all costs. BUT,…
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