Spring is here, and so are the potholes.  TIA has five tips drivers can use to combat the damage.

(NewsUSA) - Many drivers don't know what the "check engine" or "service engine soon" warning light on the instrument panel really means. Understanding the purpose of this light, and knowing what actions to take when it comes on, can help you nip problems in the bud -- and possibly prevent major damage.

After thirteen years outdoors, our RV's fiberglass outer skin is looking a little bit faded. This comes as no surprise; these rigs spend most of their time out in the sun, after all.

BOWIE, MD - The Tire Industry Association (TIA), one of the world's leading authorities on tires and wheels, has some tips consumers can use to combat the damage caused by these menaces of the road.

According to the Argonne National Laboratory, potholes are formed when water seeps into cracks in the road bed. The cold temperatures of winter then cause this water to freeze and expand, thus causing cracks to get wider and deeper until a full-fledged pothole is born.

Edited by Jeff Yip

Q: My 2007 BMW 525i has reached 10,000 miles and I was concerned that the oil service light hadn't come on. When I tried to make an appointment for an oil change, the dealer informed me that they wouldn't do it until the oil service light triggered -- and this apparently occurs between 15,000 to 20,000 miles! I'm worried that that's too long. Should I change it anyway?