Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and nobody wants to spend their holiday time in a car, especially when there’s the promise of good eats at the end of your journey. So for those of you who are traveling to celebrate Thanksgiving, here are some ways you should prepare before you head out next week and to help you along the way. Thanksgiving Road Trip Car Safety Tips Have your car serviced. If you’re driving long distances or to an area known for inclement weather, be certain the heater and defroster are working properly, the battery is in good working…
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October is National Car Care Month
October is National Car Care Month, and for a good reason. The fall is the best time of the year to get your car ready for the harsh days of winter. Taking a little time for auto care now can help you avoid the headaches of a costly emergency breakdown later. Below are some of the more common auto maintenance services. Wiper Blades You generally use your wipers more frequently in the fall and winter. They’ll also be taking a lot more abuse from road grime and windshield-washer solvent, so it’s best to have a fresh set installed in the…
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How to Save Money Using Your own Authorized Car Care Center
Are you looking to buy a new car? New car sales are steadily climbing and dealerships are offering very attractive warranties, some up to 10yr/100,000 miles. Warranties are a great safety net to protect you and your car from any defects or product malfunctioning, but they do not cover routine maintenance and repairs. You do not have to return to the dealership for routine servicing of your car. The FTC passed the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, giving you the right to choose who services your car, and illegal for a dealership to void your warranty for not using their service center….
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How Pothole Damage May Still Be Wreaking Havoc On Your Car
Winter feels like it’s long gone, but your car is still feeling the effects. This has to be one of the worst years Putnam County has seen for potholes. Driving to run your errands, seems more like an obstacle course. Chances are, you’ve probably hit at least one pothole this winter. It’s like walking along a broken concrete sidewalk; you trip, stub your toes, or roll your ankles. Cars do not have the luxury of adapting or healing themselves. Hitting a pothole, can be a significant injury to your vehicle. It may still be driveable, but if left untreated, you…
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Earth Day
Osceola Garage Has Been Green For Years We at Osceola Garage understand that as a business we have a responsibility to our community and to the planet. Being green conscience is not new for us, we have doing our part for years. Here are some of the things Osceola Garage is doing to help to protect our environment: Fluid recycling: All fluids removed from your vehicle are recycled: Engine oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, power steering fluid, transmission fluid and differential fluid. Used Oil for Heat: Osceola Garage has invested in a used oil heater to help heat our facility….
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