Jeff's Tips

You DON"T have to go to the dealer for warranty maintenance

Congress passed the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and it stipulates that you, the consumer, can take your vehicle to the auto repair facility of your choice for warranty maintenance work.

You are not required, nor can you be compelled, to go to the dealership just because it has the manufacturers name on the side of the building.  Knowing your rights is an important part of enjoying your freedom.

Do I really need another oil change? Is it really a big deal? What happens if I don't change my oil?

Answer:  It gets dirtier and dirtier, and eventually it turns into a thick, gooey substance known as sludge.

Engine oils job is to keep your engine lubricated and protected from friction.  A consequence of doing that is the building up of contaminants in the oil.  As those contaminants buildup, they make the oil less and less effective at protecting the engine.  It's because of those contaminants that your vehicle has an oil filter to catch these particles and keep them out of your engine.  Problem is, the dirtier your oil gets, the less effective the filter gets, until eventually contaminants are passed through to your engine.

Thats not good.

A word about short driving trips.  For many of us when the school year starts, short driving trips are added to the normal routine. Practices, plays, sporting events etc. And that list doesn't include the holiday driving ahead.

Short trip driving and driving in traffic can be hard on your vehicle.  Brakes get more wear, the engine & transmission work harder and most irritating of all you'll use more fuel.  It gets dark earlier and eventually the rain & snow will return.  That means you need your lights and wipers working well.

With so much depending on your vehicle, get ahead of the game and let us make sure your brakes, lights, wipers, fuel system, starting & charging system, tires are in tip top shape, that way you don't worry about leaving anyone waiting for a ride.