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Are Automatic Car Washes Harmful?

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We all know how time-consuming it is to wash your own car and quite frankly such a hassle, so we all choose to go to an automatic car wash instead. However, despite the convenience, those car washes can do more harm than good to your car. Here’s how: Recycled water  Not all automatic car washes use a purification system to remove contaminants, and not all are 100 percent efficient.  And, the results can cause scratches to the surface of your car as it is washed. We at Osceola Garage use only fresh clean water that is filtered and recycled, which…
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Summer Road Trips – A Pre-Trip Auto Care Checklist

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With school out for the summer, many families are planning vacation road trips. Performing a pre-trip auto care inspection lessens the chance of a roadside breakdown for all motorists, and is even more important for those driving older vehicles. According to AAA roadside data, “vehicles 10 years and older are twice as likely to be stranded at the roadside, and four times more likely to require a tow.” The findings also show that the top reasons for requiring a tow are battery and electrical systems issues (23 percent), engine cooling system failures (11 percent) and tire damage that cannot be…
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Choosing An Automotive Repair Car Center

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How To Find The Right Automotive Repair Center Away From Home Before you consider where to take your vehicle for maintenance and repair, you need to understand the difference between the two. Routine maintenance items are those listed in your vehicle’s owner’s manual as part of the model’s service schedule. They are intended to keep your vehicle in top operating condition. Repairs are service that needs to be performed to fix a problem. Where you take your vehicle may depend on what needs to be done. Identifying a mechanic you can trust for your car takes a lot more than letting your…
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Do you know when to change your Oil?

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The most important service for your car is the Oil Change. Engine oil breaks downs over time and can turn into sludge, which can damage internal engine components, resulting in costly engine repairs. Changing the engine oil and filter at its required interval will protect and extend the life of your engine. An oil change is a lot easier and a lot less expensive than having to deal with the cost to repair your engine. But, a lot more happens during an oil change service than just changing the oil and oil filter. Your car gets a basic visual inspection,…
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Auto Warranties & Routine Maintenance on New Cars

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Considering a new car or maybe you’ve already purchased a new car. Industry trends are showing that new car profits are at a historic low since new car quality is increasing and they are lasting longer when routine maintenance is performed.  The dealership service departments must step up to the plate and become profitable for the dealership to survive. Don’t succumb to the pressure of choosing a dealership for routine maintenance on your new car. “Independents outscored dealership service once again for overall satisfaction, price, quality, courteousness of the staff, and work being completed when promised.” according to Consumer Reports….
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