Summer heat — not winter cold — is the #1 battery killer in Daytona. Learn the warning signs of a dying battery and how to get tested before you're stranded.

Living near the beach is one of the best parts of calling the Daytona area home. But while you enjoy the ocean breeze, your car is quietly paying for it. Salt air, year-round humidity, and intense Florida sun combine to age vehicles here faster than almost anywhere else in the country. The good news is that most coastal damage is preventable when you know what to watch for and keep up with regular maintenance. At Affordable Auto Pros, our Trusted Mechanics see the effects of