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Car Care Tips

Stay Cool This Summer

๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ: It’s officially SUMMER! Make sure you get your fluids checked! Many of the fluids your car uses are used to cool various systems and keep them from overheating. If any of these fluids are too low, they will not be able to effectively cool them. Stop in at either …

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Smart Summer Travels

๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ: Driving to your summer vacation destination? When you pack, distribute weight evenly to avoid stressing any one part of the vehicle. Overloading your car can cause premature brake wear and suspension issues and worsen your vehicleโ€™s fuel economy.

Beat The Heat

๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ: The number one cause of summer breakdowns is the cooling system. The coolant should be flushed about every two years or 30,000 miles. Stop in to one of our convenient locations and we’ll check it for you! No appointment ever needed!

Exploring The Road

๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ: With one more month of summer left, now’s the time to take that family road trip you’ve been talking about! But before you head out, ๐“๐š๐ค๐ž ๐š ๐‹๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐š๐ญ ๐š ๐Œ๐š๐ฉ! In the age of GPS, this might seem silly, but itโ€™s not. Take a look at an actual …

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Navigating summer Hydroplaning

๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ: Summer storms often come thru fast and furious, sometimes leaving standing water in the roadways. Here are some tips on what to do if your car hydroplanes:-Remain calm and slow down. Avoid the natural urge to slam on your brakes!-Use a light pumping action on the pedal if you …

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Beating The Heat

๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ: In the summer, the heat generated by the engine can be exacerbated by the high temperatures outside. With this comes the risk of an overheating engine. To prevent this from happening, flush out the cooling system during the summer season. Stop in today..no appointment ever needed!

Winter’s Chill Fades

๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ: Coming off of the harsh winter weather, itโ€™s important to monitor your carโ€™s brake performance. You rely on your brakes every time you drive, so itโ€™s a good idea to do regular brake tests year-round.

Winter Floor Mat Guide

๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ: What type of floor mats should you use? The best type for controlling salt, slush, and mud in winter are rubber mats. They stay in place, donโ€™t allow the water to seep through, and are easy to wash clean.

Winter Driving Wisdom

๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ: When Mother Nature gives us another dose of winter weather, keep these common-sense tips in mind when driving:- Slow Down! Give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination.-Clean off your vehicle–including your roof!-Drive with your headlights on–but NOT high beams!-Brake early.-Make sure your vehicle’s fluids are filled …

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Boost Your Winter Driving

๐—ค๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ: Use synthetic oil in the winter! In cold temperatures, synthetic motor oil flows easier than conventional motor oil. This means on those frigid mornings when youโ€™re trying to start the car, the engine will crank quicker and easier with synthetic motor oil than with conventional. This saves wear and …

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