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Noises – A scraping sound means metal is rubbing metal and that tells you that your brake pads are worn out and need to be replaced. A squealing noise doesn’t always indicate a problem depending on the materials used in the pads but shouldn’t be ignored as it could also mean the pads are worn…
Recent repairs to your vehicle’s “Check Engine Light” have included a reset of the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) system. This process has also reset the OBD readiness monitoring system. The readiness monitors now need to re-test the computer system before verifying that all systems are functioning as designed and working properly. WHAT DO I DO…
What is repairophobia, you ask? It is the fear of auto repair. I read this term just the other day and said to myself, “Yes, it is about time it had a name!” What are the reasons consumers have this dreaded condition? Many consumer news reporters love to feature a certain shop or auto repair…
A handshake was your word?You did what you said you would?Honor meant everything.You never questioned trust?We respected our elderly and military?Ethics had meaning.Fun for young people was being outside all day and returning when the streetlights came on? Hometown Service You Can Count On! Our goal is to provide safe and reliable transportation for our…
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) is a sensor program available in a lot of new cars. These sensors are there to help you in many ways, such as: Adaptive cruise control Adaptive headlights that steer with the vehicle Automatic emergency braking Automatic headlight high-beam activation and dimming Blind-spot monitoring Forward collision warning Lane departure warning…
The oil filter is one of the most important parts of the engine, as it filters out any contaminates created by normal wear and the engine’s heat. When your car has the oil changed, most likely the oil filter is also changed – at least I hope so. Years ago, we all knew that the…
I hear the phrase “unnecessary service” and wonder what that means. We visit the doctor for physicals, we visit the dentist for cleanings, we have our home air-conditioning unit cleaned and checked, a yearly eye exam and of course, the car needs a checkup too. All of these professionals recommend some kind of service or…
Shocks and struts take a beating, so we don’t have to! They help us ease the pain of driving over less than perfect roads and stabilize us over bumps, when we stop quickly, and when we go around corners. We pretty much take them for granted. Our owner’s manuals tell us they need to be…
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Maintenance is easy to schedule—Breakdowns are not.
Our oil suppliers have announced a price increase.
With everything else in our lives increasing, I have decided to absorb the increase and not increase oil change pricing.
I know these are small things, but it does matter in the end.
We love being your personal mechanic.
Sincerely,
Gene of Certified Automotive Specialists
