Posts by DouglasAutomotiveRepair
Exhaust Service
Driving around the area, we’ve all heard a car or truck that needs a new muffler. But there’s more to the exhaust system than just the muffler. The exhaust system has three main functions: Safely get hot exhaust gas from the engine out the tailpipe Treat the exhaust to remove harmful pollutants Muffle the engine…
Read MoreAlternator
You’ve probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on your dash when you start your engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything’s OK. One of the warning lights looks like a car battery. Its job is to tell you if your battery’s not charging properly. You know that…
Read MoreSmart Car Care: Debunking The Maintenance Free Myth
Myths start with a grain of evidence and are then built up and circulated around with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some car bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents to be virtually maintenance free and that anyone who…
Read MoreHoliday Savings Specials Are Posted!
We’ve updated our website with some great opportunities to save as we roll into the November-December Holiday Season! Visit our specials page and check them out. To take advantage of them, just mention when scheduling your appointment. Give us a call today to take advantage of these great savings! #save$ #localshop #carrepair #mechanic #automotive This entry…
Read MoreOctober Specials are Posted!
Change is in the air, and colder weather headed our way. Make sure your vehicle is ready! Take advantage of one of our October specials to help get your vehicle situated. Visit our website at www.douglasautomotiverepair.com to check them out! Give us a call today to get your vehicle “winter ready!” This entry was posted in Vehicle Maintenance and…
Read MoreTire Wear
At Douglas Automotive Repair we frequently get questions about tires, and what our customers can do to make them last longer. Here are some suggestions on ways to lengthen the life of your tires: First, tires lose air pressure over time, so check them at least once a month and fill them up as necessary.…
Read MoreUsed Vehicle Inspection
It’s always exciting to get a new car – even when it’s used. But it can feel like you’re going out on a limb a bit when you buy a used vehicle. I mean, people sell vehicles for a lot of reasons. Maybe they just wanted a new car, maybe there was something wrong with…
Read MoreSeptember Specials are Up!
Fall weather conditions are heading our way, you’re probably already noticing a change in the air. Simple maintenance done before the cooler, longer darker days becomes consistent will save you time and money by extending the life of your vehicle and ensuring safer operation. It’s important to have seasonal adjustments performed on your vehicle so…
Read MoreEvaporative Emissions Control
The oil and fuel in your vehicle give off vapors that are very harmful to the environment. Evaporative emissions control systems – EVAP for short – are mandated in all cars and trucks. The EVAP system is there to capture these vapors and direct them into the engine to be burned – kind of an…
Read MoreTop 3 Reasons to Change Your Cabin Air Filter
Replacing your cabin air filter should be part of your vehicle’s routine maintenance. If you’re buying motor oil, an oil or engine air filter, wiper blades or other maintenance items, you should consider having your cabin air filter replaced at the same time. For allergy sufferers, a quality cabin air filter is an essential feature.…
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