Posts Tagged ‘vehicle inspection’
Getting Your Car Ready for College
Students are busy preparing for college and the last thing on their list – if it makes the list at all – is checking out the condition of the car they will take to school. The expectation may be that parents handle the routine auto maintenance, but regardless of who does it, a thorough check-up…
Read MoreNeed An Estimate?
Need an estimate? Getting an inspection may be your most accurate option. What do you do if you have a persistently sore knee? We bet that you don’t start calling doctors to find out what they charge for a joint replacement. After all, the problem could be tendinitis, arthritis, a sprain, or a host of…
Read MoreCaring for Your Car During Summer
Summer can be tough on cars, especially during high temperatures when heat can destroy batteries and stress the cooling system and tires. As a precaution, these vehicle components should be checked periodically during summer to help avoid breakdowns and car problems. Excessive heat and overcharging shorten the life of a battery. Heat causes battery fluid…
Read MoreAvoiding Road Debris Could Be Simple With Preventative Vehicle Check
Many of the more than 25,000 vehicle accidents caused by debris on the highway could be avoided by simple maintenance, according to the Car Care Council. “Although avoiding some of the things that might fall off a truck is impossible, there are things a driver can do to be proactive in trying to prevent a…
Read MoreKeep Your Cool in Hot Summer Cars
When it’s hot outside, one of the last places you want to be is sitting in traffic without a properly functioning air conditioning (A/C) system. To help avoid this uncomfortable situation, Douglas Automotive Repair Inc recommends having your A/C system checked annually to make sure it is functioning at its peak performance level when the…
Read MoreGetting Your Vehicle Ready For Summer
Summer’s heat, dust, and stop-and-go traffic will take their toll on your vehicle. Add the effects of last winter, and you could be poised for a breakdown. You can lessen the odds of mechanical failure through periodic maintenance…Your vehicle should last longer and command a higher resale price, too! Some of the following tips are…
Read MoreFour Easy Steps for Hassle-Free Labor Day Weekend Driving
To avoid the inconvenience and potential safety hazards of breaking down miles away from home, a simple driveway inspection before hitting the road will help ensure a hassle-free Labor Day weekend. With these four easy steps, motorists can identify how road-ready their vehicle is right in their own driveway and, if repairs or maintenance are…
Read MoreHow Do I Know When I Need a Wheel Alignment?
When Plainfield auto owners’ wheels are properly aligned they all point in the same direction. When they are out of alignment, most Illinois drivers notice a couple of things. First the Car or SUV pulls to one side when driving. It could be slight or pretty severe. If your wheels have been out of alignment…
Read MoreAsk the Tech: I Want To Keep My Car For A Long Time, How Can I Do This On A Budget?
Money is still tight and more than ever now people are keeping and driving their vehicles longer. We hear them say, “my car is in good shape and I like it too, so I want to keep it for a long time.” Or, “I know this car is getting to the end of it’s life,…
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