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Preparing Your Car for Winter

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Severe winter weather, extreme cold, ice and salt can have damaging effects on your car. Preparing your car for the winter ahead will not only save you money, but it will also greatly reduce the chances of being stranded on a cold and lonely winter night.  The best time of the year to get your car ready for the approaching winter season is in the Fall. Below is a list of services and things to consider to properly prepare your car for the winter and stay safe on the road. Battery: Car batteries usually last 4 to 6 years and…
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6 Tips to Lower the Cost of Owning Your Car

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The average age of a vehicle in the United States is approximately 11 to 12 years old, which means if you were to buy a car today, you could expect that car to last until 2032! The truth is, it can and should. To make any car last for many years these days does require maintenance and some repairs. While we may not be able to avoid a few unscheduled repairs, there are things we can do to lower the total cost of owning your automobile and enjoy many years of worry-free driving. Here are six tips to help you…
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Taking Care of Your Tires

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Extend the life of your tires, save money and drive with safety. Automotive tires have many functions: They support the entire vehicle, they maintain steering ability, aid with proper braking and allows you to safely navigate your car on all types of road surfaces and in all types of weather conditions. This is why a little care and knowledge about your tires will save you money, extend the life of your tires, and help you to stay safe while driving your car. The first thing to discuss is the Tire Rotation.  Tire rotations are performed about every 5 to 10,000…
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Why You Should Not Extend Your Oil Change Service Interval

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Perhaps the most important service you can do for your car is the Oil Change Service. With that said, there is a lot of controversy over when to change the oil and the potential consequences with extended oil change intervals.  A little history on engine design, the automobile, and the evolution of engine oil might be helpful.  I will also tell you in this article WHY the Oil Change Service is the most important thing you can do to protect and extend the life of not only your car’s engine, but your vehicle too. 40 to 50 years ago, it…
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Planning a Road Trip Soon?

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Make sure your car is ready for the road! There is no telling what the full effects of the COVID-19 crisis will be.  However, we are seeing positive trends and soon things will begin to get back to what we know as “normal times.” For many of us, the stay-at-home order has resulted in severe cabin fever, longing for the days when we can go out freely and take a drive.  Plus, the summer will be here before you know it and that means many of you will be planning a road trip. With all that we’ve been through these…
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