Posts by DouglasAutomotiveRepair
Fresh Air Inside Your Car
Illinois air quality affects drivers wherever we are. Many decades ago, people began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle? Cabin air filters are standard on most new vehicles since the 2000 model year. These filters clean the air in the passenger compartment. They can filter particles down to…
Read MoreWater Pump
Let’s talk water pumps for vehicles. The engine is cooled by coolant/antifreeze mixed with water. This mixture circulates around the engine, absorbing some of the heat. The coolant then flows through the radiator where air cools it down for the return trip back through the engine. Your vehicle’s water pump is what drives this process.…
Read MoreMarch Specials Posted!
Spring is finally here! That means that “spring breaks” are starting, too. If you’re heading out for a quick trip this spring break, give us a call to take advantage of our Spring Break Special and have your vehicle checked over before you hit the road. Visit our website to see all of our specials…
Read MoreOil Filter
What’s the job of the oil filter? As your engine runs, dirt gets into the oil. Oil sludge can also start to build up. Fortunately, motor oil contains detergents that clean the engine and gather up contaminates. The oil circulates through the oil filter where clumps of dirt and sludge are captured. An oil filter…
Read MoreFuel Pump
Help your fuel pump last longer. One pump killer is contamination in the fuel tank. Sometimes this comes from the fuel itself. Buying fuel at a reputable gas station will help make sure you are putting clean fuel into the tank. Older vehicles tend to have more sediment in the tank from years of rust…
Read MoreHeadlight Restoration?
If your headlight lenses are all cloudy, there are other options besides replacing them? Replacing a headlight assembly can cost hundreds of dollars. Luckily there is something you can do about cloudy headlamp First let’s talk about why the headlamps are so cloudy. Back in the day, vehicles’ headlights were glass. These were heavy, could crack,…
Read MoreVent Cleaning
Ever get musky odors coming from your car’s air vents? It’s fairly common. Moisture can accumulate in the air conditioning/heating ventilation system allowing mold, mildew, fungus and bacteria to grow. Disinfecting and deodorizing is a process. Depending on how bad the problem is, there are a couple of approaches Douglas Automotive Repair may take to…
Read MoreFebruary Specials Are Up!
Our February Shop Specials are posted. Visit our website to check them out! Give us a call today to take advantage before they go away! https://douglasautomotiverepair.com This entry was posted in Specials and tagged Coupons, February Specials on February 1, 2018.
Read MoreBattery
Batteries are a huge part of modern life. Think of how many battery chargers you have. Of course, our purpose here is to talk about your car battery. When people come into Douglas Automotive Repair and need a new battery, they’re really not that happy about having to spend the money. But the fact is that 70 percent…
Read MoreHappy New Year!
This new year, we wish to thank you for your business and hope we’re able to continue to serve your automotive repair needs for many years to come! We know you have a choice about where you have your vehicles serviced, and want to thank you for the trust and confidence you place in us.…
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