Posted on 8/15/2018
Every person who owns a car or truck knows that sooner or later that they're going to have to book a vehicle tuneup appointment. Even though people know this is a necessary part of good vehicle maintenance, many think that they can skip an appointment or two, as they feel their vehicle is in optimum running order. Here are a few reasons why you want to stick to a regular tuneup schedule in order to avoid auto repairs, brake repairs, and more. Safety of Your Family in Texas Each year in Texas thousands of drivers have brake failures. Fortunately, most people are able to safely pull to the side of the road and call for help. But there have been instances where people have lost their lives due to brake failure, or from hitting another vehicle because their brakes were sluggish and didn't function properly. Perhaps the safety of your family will be the number one reason why you book your auto checkup appointment today. Your Car or Truck Will Have a Longer Life If you drive your car into th ... read more
Posted on 8/1/2018
It can be tempting to skip one or two oil changes. You may be thinking that you'll save some cash, right? Generally, it's recommended that you change your oil around 5,000 miles. It seems like a good idea to wait it out for another 5,000 or 10,000 miles, but you could actually be causing damage to your vehicle at this point. Here are a few pointers on the importance of oil changes for your vehicle: Oil is Essential to a Well-Running Vehicle Oil not only lubricates your engine but it also cleans and cools it. It even prevents corrosion. It's no surprise that your engine would be the most expensive component to replace in your vehicle, so it needs to be well-maintained. An oil change is a cheap expense when you think about it. It can literally increase the life span of your vehicle. But it must be there to perform its function, and it must be relatively free of contaminants. Why the Oil Needs Changing As the oil does its job inside your vehicle's engine, it will pick up dirt, debris, and ... read more