Regular maintenance is essential to ensuring your vehicle functions properly and keeps you and your passengers safe on the road. Car alignments are an important maintenance service to help you keep your car in tip-top condition, so it’s important to chat with a trained technician at Cochran Chevrolet to learn more about your vehicle’s tire…
When it comes to maintaining cars, electric vehicles are very different from traditional combustion engine vehicles. With combustion engines, oil changes are an important part of maintenance. Changing the oil keeps an engine running properly and prevents it from seizing. EVs don’t have engines, so they don’t use oil. Even though there is no need…
Gas keeps your car running, but how much do you really know about it? Do you use the best type for your vehicle, or do you always choose the same type out of habit? Here, we’ll break down the different types of gas so you can make the right choice for your set of wheels…
As electric car technology is still relatively recent and dramatically improving with each generation, you might wonder how long the average electric vehicle (EV) will last. You can expect the average electric car powertrain not to require any major replacements or suffer any notable performance decline for at least 10 years, if not 20. If…
Gasoline prices are at a peak across the U.S., rising notably every month over the first half of the year. Gas taxes are another factor affecting prices, and Ohio recently increased the state tax on gasoline from 28 cents per gallon to 38.5 cents per gallon. Here, we dive into Ohio gas taxes, including how…
To help the world embrace alternative energy sources, the federal government can offer rebates or other incentives when you buy an all-electric or hybrid vehicle. Additionally, some state governments have electric car incentives, so you may be able to get multiple discounts on your next electric car. Ohio does not have state-specific electric car incentives…
Many people are confused by the check engine light. Others completely ignore it in the hopes that it will go away on its own, while some panic as soon as it lights up. One of the tricky aspects of diagnosing and fixing the cause of a check engine light on a Chevy or other vehicle…
Many of us just pick the nearest gas station when the gas light shows up on our dashboard, but you could be missing some of the friendliest, cleanest, and most convenient gas stations in your area. Knowing your local gas stations and what they offer could help you choose the best spot for fuel, a…
The market segment of full-size pickups is brimming with strong competition, and the Chevrolet Silverado consistently ranks among the top in its class. One of its direct competitors, the Toyota Tundra, often receives similar ratings from both consumers and experts, so if you’re in the market for a new pickup you might be interested in…
Like with a traditional vehicle, an electric vehicle (EV) battery won’t last forever. As a current owner or someone looking to buy an electric car, it’s only natural to wonder what the replacement cost is. We at #1 Cochran Chevrolet are here to provide transparency through our comprehensive guide to EV battery cost. In addition…