June 4, 2018 9:31 pm
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You don’t need to be a car mechanic to know that oil is the lifeblood of all automobiles. Whether you’re driving a brand-new sports car or a beat-up old pickup truck, your vehicle still needs to have the proper level of oil. Motor oil reduces friction and wear and tear in the engine, protects your equipment, helps control the internal temperature and just increases your vehicle’s lifespan overall. But which type of oil should you choose? There are many different types on the market, each made for certain types of engines and budgets. The most basic motor oil on the... View Article
May 21, 2018 9:31 pm
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Driver’s education courses teach new drivers things like how to safely merge into traffic, not how to tell if your car is about to overheat. Continue reading to learn a few things from an auto mechanic in Madison, TN that you’re not as likely to learn from your driver’s ed instructor! Jumpstarts You put the key in the ignition and try to turn the car on, but nothing happens. Uh-oh! Your battery is probably dead. In this situation, you’ll be glad that you have your jumper cables in your trunk. Hopefully, there’s another car nearby that can give you a... View Article
May 9, 2018 10:06 pm
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If you purchased your vehicle from a dealership, there’s a good chance you have some sort of repair or maintenance package in place that allows you to get your tune-ups and other repairs performed either for free or for a lower price for a certain amount of time after your purchase. Obviously, this is a benefit you’re going to want to take advantage of for as long as you can. But once the time runs out on that service package, you should seriously consider whether going to the dealership for repairs and general maintenance is actually in your best interest.... View Article
April 25, 2018 10:06 pm
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If you’re not extremely familiar with cars and standard auto maintenance tasks, you might not know exactly how to go about adding antifreeze to your vehicle. In fact, we receive a lot of questions from our customers about antifreeze, as it’s one of those tasks that’s pretty easy to perform yourself. The most common question about antifreeze that we receive at our auto repair shop in Madison, TN is, “Why can’t I just pour straight antifreeze into the cooling system?” It’s an understandable question if you don’t know much about cars—pouring in straight antifreeze would save you the time of... View Article
March 29, 2018 6:56 pm
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The summer heat can take a toll on a vehicle. Right before summer starts is the best time to check it for any issues. Routine maintenance from an auto repair shop in Madison, TN can keep your car running smoothly and keep you from experiencing any expensive breakdowns in the heat. Here are some of the important car parts you should check before summer: Air conditioning: Cars can get dangerously hot in high temperatures. After being out of use for the winter, make sure to test your air conditioner. Drive around with the air on and see if the air... View Article
