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Talk about a rough relationship! Roads are not easy on tires. Uneven asphalt. Potholes. Excessive heat. Roads take and take while tires give and give. If you go down that road far enough, a blowout is inevitable! But you can take some preventative steps to move your tire-road status from “It’s Complicated” to “In a…
Finding a trusted, expert mechanic has been just as important as finding a reliable automobile since before Henry Ford started pumping out the Model T. The American Automobile Association (AAA) began in 1902 as an advocate for those driving that zany new contraption, the automobile. It took them until 1975 to realize that members would…
Sludge is a dark, dirty tar-like substance that mucks up your engine over time. It develops slowly as oil breaks down and collects around your car’s motor. Sludge slows the oil in your engine from lubricating all the moving parts that get your vehicle down the road. Back in the day, an attendant checked your…
Do you ever have mornings when you’re sluggish and downright unhappy to start the day? We all have mornings like that, for sure. We can sip some coffee or promise ourselves to get more rest the next night. But your car is different. If it seems more ready to hit the snooze button than the…
Belts – They Keep Us Moving What causes failure in belts? They do over 35 million revolutions a year, are exposed to heat, vibration and contamination. They twist, and turn, bend and flex. This produces heat that hardens the rubber that causes the belts to loosen and slip. The rubber then cracks and frays and…
Our calendars are filled with important “checkups”. Just for our health alone we have: Doctor and dentist every 6 months Yearly blood test Vision and hearing test every year Don’t forget your pets’ trips to the vet! Our homes require checkups, too! Smoke alarm batteries need to be changed every 6 months, Fire extinguishers…
– A little over 20 years ago, just 5,000 pages of technical information were needed to repair vehicles. Today’s repairs require more than 1,500,000 pages! Each year, some 125,000 new pages are required. – A well-maintained vehicle can last well over 200,000 miles! – Federal Law prohibits new car dealers from implying or denying warranty…
Don’t Be Stuck On The Road – Be Prepared! Here are some basics: – Flashlight with extra batteries – Gallon of Drinking Water – Transmission Fluid – Tire Inflator-Sealant – Extra Belts – A Few Basic Tools – One Gallon Gas Can – Paper & Pen – Matches – Dried Fruit, Nuts or Other Non-Perishable…
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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
