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General Service Schedule

Auto technicians say the key to keeping vehicles running well-today and down the road-is routine general service schedule maintenance. Yet many drivers tend to stall when it comes to keeping up with some everyday auto-basics. A recent survey by the Car Care Council found: 22 percent of cars had low... read more

Simple Vehicle Check Helps Avoid Road Trip Fireworks.

A simple vehicle inspection before a family vacation can help avoid the short fuses, inconvenience and potential safety hazards of breaking down many miles away from home, says the Car Care Council. “It’s easy to keep the sparks from flying from car trouble on a road trip,” said Rich White,... read more

A/C Service: Keep Your Car Cool When Things Heat Up

A company in New York City in the United States first offered installation of air conditioning for cars in 1933. Most of their customers operated limousines and luxury cars. Almost every vehicle has air conditioning now. Make sure to have your a/c system checked annually as we come upon the soaring temperatures... read more

Pre-Trip Vehicle Check Before Hitting the Road this Summer On Vacation.

Summer vacation, hitting the road. You will have lots of company. With millions of Americans taking road trips, the last thing you need is car trouble. A simple pre-trip vehicle inspection helps ensure a safe and stress-free holiday journey, says the non-profit Car Care Council. The non-profit Car Care Council suggests... read more

Extreme Summer Heat Can Burn Up Car Batteries

Summer heat can burn up car batteries. The Car Care Council advises vehicle owners to have their cars' batteries tested periodically and replaced, if necessary, to avoid being stranded. Excessive heat and overcharging shortens the life of a battery. Heat causes battery fluid to evaporate, which then damages the internal... read more

General Service Schedule

Simple Vehicle Check Helps Avoid Road Trip Fireworks.

A/C Service: Keep Your Car Cool When Things Heat Up

Pre-Trip Vehicle Check Before Hitting the Road this Summer On Vacation.

Extreme Summer Heat Can Burn Up Car Batteries

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