Posts Tagged ‘vehicle inspection’
Road Trip Games for your Family Vacation
Hitting the road this summer? While the IPhones, DVD players, GameBoys and IPods are all great ways to keep the kids occupied, here are some great games to promote interaction… http://www.parents.com/fun/vacation/ideas/8-fun-car-game-ideas/ Got “Tweens” or “Teens”? Here are some other ideas… http://eighteen25.com/2015/07/roadtrip-games-for-tweens-and-teens/ Give Douglas Automotive Repair a call today to have your vehicle checked out before…
Read MoreAvoid 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.…
Read MoreThinking 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…
Read MoreRoad 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,…
Read MoreWhat’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…
Read MoreBack 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…
Read MoreEssential 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…
Read MoreReady 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. …
Read MoreComprehensive 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…
Read MoreEnd 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…
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