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Santa’s Workshop Winter Vehicle Maintenance Checklist

This holiday season don't just deck the halls – deck out your ride with the gift of maintenance! Follow our winter vehicle maintenance checklist and gift your car  a smooth ride into the New Year. Jingle Bell Oil Change: Give your car the ultimate holiday treat—a fresh oil change! Keep your engine running smoother than

2024-12-18T21:02:24+00:00December 18th, 2024|Vehicle Maintenance|

Essential Guide To Fall Car Maintenance

Get Your Vehicle Ready for the Colder Months with Our Essential Guide to Fall Car Maintenance As the crisp autumn air sets in and the days grow shorter, it's the perfect time to make sure your car is in shape for the coming winter months. Fall is the ideal season to catch up on

2024-10-25T19:14:52+00:00October 24th, 2024|Vehicle Maintenance|

How to Jump Start a Car

A Step-by-Step Guide Car battery issues can strike at the most inconvenient times, leaving you stranded with a vehicle that won't start. However, knowing how to jump start your car can be a lifesaver in such situations. In this guide, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process to get your vehicle back on

2024-01-16T00:24:44+00:00January 15th, 2024|Auto Repair, Vehicle Maintenance|

Braking It Down: Know Your Car’s Braking System and Warnings

Your car's braking system is critical to your safety on the road. In this blog post, we'll take off the wheels and show you how braking systems work and highlight warning signs that should prompt you to get them checked. Understanding the Basics: Components of a Brake System: Brake Pedal: Initiates the braking process.

2024-01-15T18:17:49+00:00December 11th, 2023|Brakes|

Keeping Your Car in Top Gear with Timely Fluid Changes

Hey there, car enthusiasts! Today, we're getting under the hood to explore a topic that might not be as exciting as horsepower or as flashy as sleek exterior designs but is absolutely crucial to keeping your four-wheeled companion running smoothly - changing fluids. Buckle up as we take a deep dive into the vital

2024-01-15T18:15:49+00:00November 20th, 2023|Auto Repair, Vehicle Maintenance|

With summer on its way and gas prices

With summer on its way and gas prices that are well over $2.00 per gallon, it makes sense that you'll want to save some gas and money on your vacation. Here are some road trip tips that can help. By Jerry Renshaw Tire inflation: Think about how tough it is to ride a bicycle with a low

2021-09-13T16:23:28+00:00June 7th, 2021|Auto Repair, Safe Driving|

The Check Engine Light Just Came On, Now What?

by Rich Ellis What is it? Today’s sophisticated vehicles rely on a computerized engine management system – which includes the check engine light – to monitor and control a wide variety of vehicle functions and systems. Some vehicles had on-board computers as early as the mid 1970’s, but it wasn’t until 1996 that vehicle manufacturers

2021-09-13T16:23:02+00:00April 27th, 2021|Engine Diagnostics, Vehicle Maintenance|

How Much Further Can I Go? Why Ignoring a “Low Fuel” Light Can be Bad for Your Health, and Your Vehicle’s

by Rich Ellis 3 Ways Low Fuel Levels Can Damage Your Vehicle Water in the tank. There’s probably some water at the bottom of your vehicle’s fuel tank, either from condensation in the tank or at the gas station’s storage tanks. Usually this isn’t a problem, unless there’s a lot of water AND low fuel

2022-10-31T17:59:05+00:00January 4th, 2021|Auto Repair|

ABS: Anti-Lock Brake System

ABS: Anti-Lock Brake System - If you've got a vehicle that's more recent than the late 90's, chances are it's got antilock brakes and traction control.  These are great features that went from being an optional feature to being standard equipment on most vehicles. ABS Brakes have actually been around since the late 70's; it's

2022-10-31T15:28:37+00:00December 28th, 2020|Brakes, Tires, Vehicle Maintenance|
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