It’s 6 am on Monday. You roll out of bed and check the outside temperature – it’s 26º F! You’re not looking forward to getting into your car that was sitting outdoors all evening. What’s even worse, imagine getting into your car for your long commute to work only to find out your car heater is not working. If this has ever happened to you, read on to learn about your vehicle’s heating and cooling system to avoid this potential “chilling situation.”

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Dashboard lights can be quite confusing – there are so many of them. This is often true of the ABS warning light; a dashboard light that lets you know the anti-lock braking system is not working properly. This light might come on and then go off a little while later or the next time you start your vehicle. What does it mean? We will tell you all about it in this blog post.
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Did you recently turn on the air conditioner in your vehicle to find it’s not working very well or not at all? You may need to have the refrigerant recharged or there could be something else that’s causing a problem with the system. Either way, we’re quite certain you’re not having much fun driving around in this hot and humid weather. Take a quick look at the 5 reasons for car air conditioning problems and then give us a call to get it fixed.

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There seems to be a good deal of confusion surrounding vehicle warranties and how they apply to maintenance and repair. When you bought or leased your new vehicle, you may have been told you must bring it back to the dealership for all its maintenance and repairs. You may have also been led to believe that if you didn’t bring it to the dealership, you would void the manufacturer’s warranty. This is untrue. In reality, according to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, it is illegal for manufacturers or dealers to claim your warranty becomes void when someone other than the dealer does the work. Here we have answers to some of the frequently-asked questions about manufacturer warranties.
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Know what can drain your bank account? Unexpected and expensive car repairs. While it is impossible to completely eliminate automotive repair expenses, you can reduce the likelihood of dealing with more expensive car repairs. The way to minimize these unforeseen expenses is to maintain and replace car parts before they break. Regular maintenance gives your auto technician the ability to notify you when a part should be replaced. Properly maintaining your vehicle will also extend engine life. That’s a good thing, especially if your goal is to avoid car payments. This blog post will list the 7 most expensive car repairs and how you can keep them running optimally.

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