Vehicle Inspection
End of Summer Marks Perfect Time for Car Care
Preventative maintenance now can help ensure worry-free driving this winter. The vacations are over, the kids are back in school and cooler evenings have begun. Take advantage of the lull to prepare your vehicle for the winter ahead. Breakdowns, never convenient, can be dangerous in cold weather. While safety is an important consideration all year…
Read MoreCan You See, Steer, and Stop?
Vehicle Inspections Raise the Question! The car in front of you has no brake light and an approaching vehicle has only one headlight. Have you ever considered how many vehicles surrounding you are in less than in tip-top condition? The number is astounding. In fact, less than one out of four get a clean bill…
Read MoreAvoiding A Stalled Vehicle
The stalled car syndrome, more noticeable on our roadways than in our driveways, has been with us for generations. But it becomes more critical with increased population. Beyond missed appointments or being late for work it also results in the condition known as road rage. Not only can a disabled vehicle have an annoying “ripple effect”…
Read MoreSummer Travel
Hitting the road this summer or perhaps for the holiday weekend? It’s always a good idea to have your vehicle checked out prior to traveling to make sure it’s as reliable as possible and to minimize problems while you’re traveling. Douglas Automotive Repair would be happy to do a “trip check” on your vehicle before…
Read MoreHow To Tell If Water Has Damaged Your Car
With heavy rain pounding many parts of the country, there’s a good chance that you’ll drive through high water that could damage your vehicle. Even though your vehicle may not have been flooded or completely covered in water, you should follow these guidelines to check for damage due to water intrusion or contamination: Check interior…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Best Car for Your Teen
Looking for a car for your teen driver? There are several things—not just the price—to consider. Here are some guidelines from AAA to help you make your decision. Buying your teenager’s first car can be daunting. There are many considerations—from affordability to reliability to safety. And more teens die each year in car crashes than…
Read MoreWhat To Do After You Buy a Used Car
When you buy a used car, it’s brand new to you. However, people sell cars for different reasons. Maybe they just wanted something new or maybe they just couldn’t wait to get rid of it. Maybe it was a little bit of both. So how do you know what you’re getting? Used cars with lower…
Read MoreHomebound College Students or Holiday Road Trip?
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 “Road Trip Special”– a FREE Vehicle Inspection with Oil Change. To ensure you get where you’re going (either back to…
Read MoreDon’t Let Your Thanksgiving Weekend Road Trip Be A Turkey!
One way to ensure you wll get to dinner in time for turkey on Thanksgiving weekend is by making sure that the vehicle you will be driving is running well. A 10-minute pre-trip check is small potatoes compared to a big helping of inconvenience if you break down many miles awa from home. A Thanksgiving…
Read MoreGet Ready For Winter
Part of parenting is dispensing driving advice. For example, in icy weather young drivers may be told, “Take it slow. Don’t drive any faster than the speed at which you’re willing to hit a brick wall.” Thanks Mom. Thanks Dad. Driving slowly and cautiously is good advice, but Douglas Automotive Repair Inc reminds drivers of…
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