Seasonal Service

A Little-Known Service That Could Save You A Fortune

Transmissions are vital--and incredibly expensive to fix or replace.

A reminder on why you should ask your trusted service advisor about your transmission fluid.

Deal With Drips, Drops Before They Become Expensive Problems

A puddle beneath your vehicle is an alarming sight. You don’t need to be a certified technician to know this is serious.

Time to turn to an expert to see exactly what’s going wrong.

Avoid Fuming Beside An Overheated Engine

We see it every summer. Some poor commuter with their hazard lights on and hood up, white steam billowing from the engine. Here’s how to avoid it happening to you.

Help Your A/C Keep Its Cool All Summer Long

A frosty air conditioner on a blistering summer afternoon provides one of life’s greatest comforts.

Here’s what you need to do to keep those vents blowing cold air all summer long.

Your Battery Wants to Tell You Something

Those first cold mornings after a long, hot summer can be the death knell for your battery.

Routine brake checks help keep your vehicle safe

Some warning signs never flash across your vehicle dashboard. Problems such as squeals or a vibrating brake pedal could be your car’s way of pleading for service. 

Subtle signs indicate need for brake system inspection

You are dropping off your kids at school and slow down your car as you approach a crowded turnout. As you push on the brake pedal your car responds slowly, and you quickly press harder to get your vehicle to stop.

That delayed response and spongy feel may indicate a more serious problem--air or moisture in your vehicle's brake lines. Inspection by a brake expert is critical to prevent possible brake failure.

Early warning signs indicate worn out brakes

You’ve spent your summer acting as the family chauffeur, towing boats and trailers, driving to events and taking extended road trips.

How does all that driving affect the safety of your vehicle and its ability to stop?

Battery basics: Keep your vehicle's energy flowing

A weak battery can leave you out in the cold, literally. Not all batteries require maintenance, but following some basic health tips can improve the life of your car’s battery.
 
An automobile’s battery is made of lead and plastic components. It contains an electrolyte solution of sulfuric acid and water. When you turn your car key, the electrolyte solution delivers a short burst of high power.
 

Worn rotors jeopardize vehicle brake system

Few things take as much abuse in a vehicle as the braking system. The effectiveness of your vehicle’s stopping power comes down to a few critical parts that need to be inspected regularly.

The high pitched squeal of old brake pads lets drivers know when they need replacing. But what about rotors, the metal discs that play a vital role in stopping your vehicle?