Posts Tagged ‘Preventive Maintenance’
Stress Management Works for Holidays and Automobiles
In domino fashion, failing to plan for maintenance can turn small problems into larger ones, putting a serious dent in your automotive budget. The penalties of procrastinating on vehicle maintenance range from a heater that runs cold to a battery that won’t start the car. Take care of your car’s seasonal services immediately and make…
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…
Read MoreWhat’s The Harm In Putting Off Replacing My Engine Air Filter A Little Longer?
That’s a fair question because the harm takes a while to manifest. Let’s take a step back and talk about what an engine air filter does. The air all around us contains dust, dirt, pollen, spores, etc. Some areas and times of the year have more contaminants in the air. The job of the air…
Read MoreCelebrate Earth Day All Year Long with These “Green” Auto Tips
By changing a few habits, motorists can do their part in helping the environment. Douglas Automotive Repair Inc recommends regular vehicle maintenance and better driving habits as two easy-to-implement strategies. What’s more, improved automotive habits will help your vehicle last longer and command a better resale price. The following tips can put you on the…
Read MoreDon’t Forget to Check Your Antifreeze
One of the easiest and most important tasks to prepare your vehicle for winter driving is to inspect the level and freshness of your vehicle’s antifreeze. We recommend that drivers check their antifreeze every 12 months or 12,000 miles to help protect the engine from freezing and overheating, as well as from rust and corrosion…
Read MoreDoes Your Car Sound Haunted?
Halloween is the time of year for squeals, squeaks, screeches and things that go bump in the night, but when these eerie and haunted sounds come from your car, it’s time for maintenance. Noise is to the vehicle what pain is to the body: a warning. The following strange and scary noises are clues that…
Read MoreThings You Can Do To Improve Fuel Economy
Let’s review some things that drivers can do to improve fuel economy. Bottom line – the better you maintain your Car or SUV, the less fuel you will use. It all adds up in a big way. For example, replacing your dirty engine air filter will pay for itself in fuel savings before your next…
Read MoreCitizens and Vehicles Getting Older, Working Harder
Thanks in part to advancements in health care, our 65 and over population, presently at 13% of the total, will be 20% by 2030 (source Washington Post). Technology has worked wonders in extending the life of our vehicles, too. Median car life has nearly doubled to more than 9 years. As a result of technology…
Read MoreStart, Look, Listen…
Now’s the time to get your car ready for the demands placed on it in the coming winter months. Especially in rain, sleet, freezing rain, and maybe snow, you’ll want your vehicle to start and run reliably. And you’ll want your driving experience to be as safe and comfortable as possible. Here are some things…
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