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04.23.2012 | 5 Most Common Symptoms of Worn Brake Pads & Discs

Making sure your brakes are in working order is important for any vehicle owner. The main function of brakes is to stop the car, but they can wear differently depending on vehicle and driving conditions over time. Do not ignore these common symptoms of worn brake pads and discs. The vehicle squeals when stopping. This [...]

04.16.2012 | 5 Tips for Improving Your Gas Mileage in the Spring

With gas prices constantly on the rise, improving gas mileage to get the most of each gallon is a concern from drivers everywhere. No matter how good your gas mileage is said to be by the owner’s manual for your car there are several factors that decrease your vehicle’s efficiency in this area. As a [...]

04.10.2012 | 5 Ways to Save Money on Brake Repair Service

The brakes are one of the most vital safety features on your vehicle, and as such they require particular attention. However, just because they are important does not mean you need to spend exorbitant amounts of money. Here are five ways to save money on brake repair service. Regular maintenance is one of the most [...]

03.22.2012 | How Transmission Service Adds Life to Your Vehicle

The transmission of any vehicle is integral for lubricating the gears, torque converter, and clutch plates of automatic transmission, insuring the smooth adjustment of power necessary for changing speeds. Because of how hard it works, regularly getting transmission service is important to adding life to your vehicle. While fluid contamination is an issue in manual [...]

03.19.2012 | The Importance of Radiator Maintenance

Maintaining your vehicle radiator is important to maintain proper function. The radiator’s function is to keep your engine from overheating, which can damage your engine resulting in expensive repairs. Caring for your car’s radiator is a good way to save money in the long run, preserve the life of your car, and keep you mobile. [...]

03.09.2012 | The Importance of Air Filter Replacement

Did you know that your car needs air as well as gas? In a sense every vehicle needs to breathe, and the air filter serves the purpose of filtering out foreign particles like dust and pollen to allow your car to essentially breathe in the air it needs for the engine to mix with gas [...]

02.27.2012 | How to Find the Best NC State Inspection Station

Finding the best North Carolina state inspection station for your vehicle will mean finding a place with a licensed professional to conduct the inspection, understanding the process, and being provided with quality service. Finding a licensed service station is relatively easy, and generally no appointments are needed; however, due to the varying demands on stations [...]

02.20.2012 | Spring 2012 Oil Change and Auto Maintenance Coupons from Texaco Xpress Lube

Your car is an important part of your life. It provides you with the means to get up and go to your job, shopping, and visit. Having that freedom of transportation, however, doesn’t come without cost. Keeping it in running order is worth the cost, but isn’t it good to know that there are ways [...]

02.16.2012 | The Benefits of Havoline Motor Oil with Deposit Shield

Having the right motor oil in your car can have a major impact on its performance and longevity. Havoline Motor Oil is the industry’s leading motor oil! Motor oil lubricates the moving parts of your vehicle’s engine. It also cleans, prevents corrosion, improves sealing, and helps cool the engine. By lubricating the gears and other [...]

01.31.2012 | When Tire Service is Needed

Keeping up with your car’s tire service is one of many ways to maintain the safety of your vehicle–everything from tire rotation to balancing and including watching for wear and tear. Tire Rotation Every vehicle comes with recommendations listed in the vehicle manual for when to rotate, balance, and replace tires. It is important to [...]