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Happy Thanksgiving!
We’d like to take a moment during this special time of the year to express our sincere appreciation for your confidence and loyalty. We are deeply thankful for your business. On behalf of all of us at Douglas Automotive Repair Inc, we extend our best wishes for happy and healthy Thanksgiving Day! .This entry was…
Read MoreSevere Driving
Owner’s manuals have schedules for preventive maintenance. Owners can check on things like oil changes, transmission service and so on. They say you should change your oil after driving a certain distance or after so many months. Most drivers understand this very well. What they may not know is that there are actually two service schedules:…
Read MoreWater Pump
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water pump is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating through your engine. The water pump is…
Read MoreTiming Chain
All engines have either a timing belt or a timing chain to synchronize the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. This keeps the engine running smoothly and efficiently. If the timing is off, it may not run at all. Timing belts need to be replaced on a schedule. A broken or slipping…
Read MoreABS – Anti-Lock Brakes
There’s a common misconception that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to help you maintain control of your vehicle in an emergency braking situation. Imagine you are driving on a snowy road. You need to slam on…
Read MoreUsed Car Inspection
It’s natural for drivers to be a little anxious when they buy a used car; you worry that it has something wrong with it or that it hasn’t been well maintained. If it’s possible, bring the vehicle in for a used car inspection, sometimes called a Pre-Purchase Inspection, at Douglas Automotive Repair. We can tell you if…
Read MoreOctober Savings!
Take advantage of Douglas Automotive Repair October specials before they’re gone! Here’s just one of the savings opportunities we’re offering this month. Click on the coupon below to visit our website for more details… Give us a call today! #savemoney #localshop #mechanic #carrepair #automotive This entry was posted in Specials on October 22, 2019.
Read MoreBattery Upgrades
When that car battery finally gives up the ghost and it’s time to replace it, drivers have options. First, let’s be clear that you should always get a replacement battery that meets or exceeds your vehicle’s specifications. But you may have some special needs. When they first put the battery into your vehicle at the factory, they…
Read MoreTransmission
Let’s talk about your transmission. Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time for most drivers. But like any other machine, they’ll eventually wear out and need repair. So let’s focus on what you can do to push that day off as far as possible. The first thing you…
Read MoreFinding Vehicle Recall Information
No matter how well they’re made, vehicles will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the car free of charge. The manufacturer then tries to contact everyone who owns that type of car to get the…
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