Road Trip Vehicle Inspection

Douglas Automotive Repair wants to make sure your summer road trip is trouble-free!  Through the month of June, we’re offering a Free Vehicle inspection with Oil Change (visit our website for further details).  Don’t need the oil change?  We can still check your vehicle out while you wait.  Give us a call today to schedule…

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Avoid a Mid-Trip Breakdown with a Pre-Trip Vehicle Check

We’re rapidly approaching that time of the year again…College kids heading home with the family vehicle, and families heading off for a summer road trip! If you fall into one of these categories, Douglas Automotive recommends a pre-trip vehicle check to help you avoid the inconvenience and potential safety hazards of breaking down miles from home.…

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Thinking of Buying A Used Car?

Many budget-conscious  auto owners who need a reliable vehicle can’t even consider buying a new one. So they are forced to take their chances with a used one. If you are in this situation, how can you find a vehicle that is going to serve you well for many years to come? Douglas Automotive Repair…

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Road Trip this Holiday Season?

It’s that time again! Many of you have students who will be returning home with the family vehicles for Thanksgiving/Winter break. Or, you may be heading out of town over the Holidays. This month, we’re offering a “Holiday Special”– a FREE Vehicle Inspection with Oil Change. To ensure you get where you’re going (either back to school,…

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5 Tips for Buying Used Cars

Here are 5 tips from Douglas Automotive Repair for used car buyers: 1. Ask for service records. Most owners who document regular maintenance service take care of their . 2. Inspect the vehicle thoroughly. Check for uneven tire wear, alignment s, suspension issues, strange sounds and funky odors. 3. If everything checks out up to…

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What’s That Sound?

If you’re used to the sound of your vehicle’s running engine, you notice immediately when a previously unheard sound pops up. A high-pitched whine or lower-pitched grumbling/grinding sound can indicate problems with important components driven by the engine’s serpentine belt system, including the water pump and alternator. They may also be attributed to an idler…

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Back To School Specials

Is your vehicle ready for “Back To School”? Do you have a family vehicle heading back to college?  Or, perhaps the local car pool lane? We can help make sure it’s ready to hit the road. We’ll be posting our “Back To School” specials on our website and in our monthly e-mail over the weekend. Check them out…

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Essential Summer Car Care Tips

Before you pack up the car this summer, run through this checklist to make sure your ride is in good condition: Kick the Tires.  And then get out the tire-pressure gauge and check that your tires are inflated to the level recommended in your owners manual. Summer heat increases the pressure in tires, so test the…

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Ready for the Holiday Road Trip?

Deep down, you know your car should be checked out before hitting the road for any holiday trip, but with so many other things left to do, some folks put it off. Bad idea, especially when owners realize that in as little as 10 minutes they can determine if their car is ready for long-distance travel. …

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Comprehensive Pre-Trip Checkup Can Pay Off

Tow truck operators in resort areas or along Interstate highways see all too many travelers forced to return home ahead of schedule. Car trouble, usually due to neglected preventive maintenance, brings an abrupt end to vacation plans. The situation usually means more than just a repair bill. It can involve towing charges, lodging and possibly…

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