Tag Archives: Car Care

Is Your Driving Severe?

People often ask how often they should have a particular service done. It’s a great thing to ask. Continue reading

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Using Proper Fluids

It’s more important than ever to have the correct weight of oil. The wrong weight could actually harm the engine. Continue reading

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Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?

Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Big Foot fans, but this maintenance-free myth has more evidence than most. Continue reading

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Fall and Spring Checkup

I was telling a friend that it’s about time to get into the shop for my checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don’t need seasonal service. Continue reading

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Car Scent

Here’s a travel tip that’ll I’ll bet you didn’t know, and; it might keep you safer… Continue reading

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Looking Down the Road: Headlamps

Experts recommend replacing your halogen headlamps every year. It’s easy to remember if you do it when daylight savings time changes in the fall. Continue reading

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The Fallacy of Cheap Tires

Buying tires is a big ticket item so you know you’ll be spending a lot. You’re not only concerned about the price, but you want to know that it’ll be a long time before you need to buy new tires again. Continue reading

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Ethics of Automotive Repair

We’re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like exposés, and the automotive service and repair industry hasn’t been given a pass. Continue reading

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Deciphering The Menu Board: Part 1

Service centers have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don’t know what these services really are unless they ask. Continue reading

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Customer Detective Work

One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed. Continue reading

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