Summer time in Littleton is the best season for the outdoorsman and the hardest season for the car owner—rising temperatures means rising gas prices. Here are some tips to keep your wallet happy this summer rather than feeling the pain at the pump.
What is your car’s RPM measurement when idling in neutral? How about when you are cruising at 35 mph? 50 mph? Did you know that, if your RPM measurement is not consistent, you could be blindly wasting money every time you fill up at the gas station? Paying attention to these details is vital to your car’s maintenance as well as your automotive knowledge.
Overlooking a simple replacement service can cost you thousands of dollars. Take the timing belt for example. This video will explain the benefits of timing belt replacements and the expensive consequences you could face if your belt should brake.
Whether you were just cut off on the highway or reacting to an abrupt animal crossing, there comes a time where you may need to slam on your brakes in order to avoid an accident. Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) were designed to be your best friend in these situations. ABS prevents skidding to enable you to keep control of your vehicle until you can stop safely. ABS also prevents tire damage since it doesn’t lock the wheels during a stop thus shortening the stopping distance of your car.
Types of ABS Systems
Long rides can make you feel constricted…perhaps even tired and lazy. However, even in the small space of your car seat, there’s a variety of ways to stay fit and healthy! This month, we’re shifting from auto repair tips to give you five easy exercises that you can do on those long car trips to keep you in shape!
Squeeze, Hold, Release
Your car performs at a peak level when it has fresh, healthy fluids in its systems to keep running smoothly. Failing to flush or replace fluids can lead to premature engine failure, but by constantly monitoring them you can ensure a long and healthy life for your car. Here’s a breakdown of five vital fluids your car needs to stay healthy:
Remember passing the driver’s exam when you were a teenager and receiving your license? It was as if the whole world opened up. It can be an exciting time in a teenager’s life, but for parents, a teen driver means more expenses…and that includes car insurance.
We know insuring a teen can be a financial struggle. That’s why as an auto repair shop in Greensboro, we put together a few tips to help lower that monthly bill:
The scene is familiar, even to us car repair employees. You’re driving around Greensboro and you see a motorist on the side of the road holding a pair of jumper cables, waiting for someone to help. To be prepared, look at this video explaining exactly how to use jumper cables safely and effectively:
You know the drill—every three months, bring in your vehicle for an oil change and we’ll check the other systems in your vehicle to make sure it’s running smoothly. But what about the time in between?
We’ve put together this list of quick ways you can maintain your vehicle in between preventive maintenance visits in just minutes a day.
Monday Morning: Tire Pressure
Did you know that cell phones account for 23% of all auto accidents? That’s a total of 1.3 million crashes a year! As an Auto Repair shop in the Greensboro area, we want all of our customers to be safe on the road. Check out this video showing exactly how hard it is to text, drive, AND pay attention to the road at the same time:
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