Posts by DouglasAutomotiveRepair
Power Steering Maintenance
Steering is one of the things we take for granted in our vehicles. Let’s break it down into two areas: first, the power assist and second, the actual parts that steer the vehicle. Most people under 40 have never driven a car or truck without power steering. Most vehicles today have a hydraulic power steering…
Read MoreFuel Pump
Your fuel pump sends fuel from the fuel tank to the engine. Fuel pumps just wear out over time; it might be the electric motor, a sensor, a valve, a relay or some other electrical component. Whatever the exact cause for the fuel pump failure may be, the solution to getting you back on the…
Read MoreCare About Your Spare (Spare Tire Care)
Most of us don’t worry about getting a flat tire. After all, it rarely happens, and if it does, we might think we can just call someone and have them put on the spare. That’s all fine and dandy if your spare is in good shape. But how many of us even think twice about…
Read MoreAirbag Recalls – Is Your Vehicle Affected?
The Takata Airbag Safety Recall is the largest recall in automotive history, effecting about 37 million vehicles. It may affect your vehicle as well. To see if your vehicle is involved in this recall, go to AirbagRecall.com and/or visit the NHTSA.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. You can also contact your local OEM dealer service center to look up the…
Read MoreWheel Alignment
It’s no surprise that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are pointed in the same direction. That’s called wheel alignment. If your wheels are out of alignment you may notice that your vehicle pulls to one side or the other. Something that drivers won’t notice right away, but will if they keep driving…
Read MoreFebruary Savings!
Our February savings opportunities are going away at the end of next week. Give us a call today to take advantage of one before they’re gone! This entry was posted in Specials and tagged Specials on February 21, 2020.
Read MoreBattery Replacement
Folks know that car batteries wear out just like any other battery and need to be replaced. There are a couple of things drivers should know when looking for a new battery: one is cold cranking amps and the other is reserve capacity. Let’s start with cold cranking amps. This can be thought of as the power output…
Read MoreDon’t Store These Items in a Cold or Freezing Vehicle
Douglas Automotive Repair would like to offer some tips for items to avoid leaving in your vehicle in freezing weather. The other day, a man walked into a restaurant carrying a can of paint. He had just bought the latex paint at the local home improvement store, and he was stopping for lunch. “Latex paint…
Read MoreValentine’s Specials!
To say “thank you” for your business, Douglas Automotive Repair is showing our customers a little love this month! We’re offering 10% off labor OR a free oil change with any repair $130 or more (some exclusions apply, so visit our website for details). These opportunities won’t last long, so make sure to take advantage of one of them! We know…
Read MoreWheel Bearings
Back in the day, repair shops used to “pack the bearings” on the family car. Do we still do this? At one time, all wheel bearings were “serviceable” and needed to be taken care of from time to time. It’s a little trickier these days. First off, the wheel bearings in your vehicle make sure your…
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