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You don’t want to take any chances when it comes to your car’s brakes, especially if you’re going to be driving in non-optimum driving conditions like storms, blizzards, or dirt roads. Watch for things like your car shuddering or pulling to one side when you brake.

While 70s muscle cars are simpler than performance vehicles available today, they can be quite hard to fix. This is due to the fact that all their systems are mechanical and there are no onboard computers that register the faults that occur.

Have you noticed a shimmy, shake, or other odd movement when driving at highway speeds? It may be a problem with wheel alignment, wheel balance, or a bent wheel. Have it checked to determine the problem and what repairs are needed.

The batteries in electric cars are sealed, and trying to work on one yourself can cause serious damage and void the warranty. Trust that task to trained technicians whenever repairs or scheduled maintenance are needed.

The cars of decades past are certainly less complex than what's available today. However, this doesn't mean that they're easier to fix. In fact, they may prove to be a serious challenge as there are no onboard computers that can tell mechanics exactly what's wrong.

Fall is Coming, the conditions will change, and we can help you get ready. Are are some things we'll check for you. 845.298.0042 1. Heaters & Defrosters Fall morning frosts can come out of no where, so it’s important that you make sure you car’s heaters and defrosters are working. There’s nothing more annoying than being right on schedule to get to work on time, only to go outside and see your car’s windshield completely frosted over! 2. Windshield Wipers Check to make su...re your vehicle’s windshield wipers are streak and squeak-free now. Typically drivers discover their wiper blades aren’t good when they really need them in the middle of a thunderstorm don’t be one of those drivers. 3. Tires Changing temperatures cause your tire pressure to fluctuate. Any time your tires aren’t properly inflated you are losing fuel efficiency and drivability! Check your tire pressure as well as tire tread. Slippery roads only intensify when the temperatures drop, so good tire tread of at least 3/32 inches is necessary. 4. Cooling System While it may seem strange to check your cooling system when winter is coming, your cooling system is still very active when the temperatures drop. Especially make sure to have your mechanic look at your radiator, belts and hoses, as cold temperatures can especially affect these parts. 5. Steering and SuspensionAsk your mechanic look over your steering system, suspension and front-end alignment. We recommend getting this done at least once a year, and before winter sets in is a perfect time. 6. Oil Change most vehicles require an oil change every 3,000-5,000 miles. Since your automobile is already going to be at the shop getting these other fall car maintenance services performed, there’s a good chance it’s due for an oil change as well! Make it easy on yourself and get this completed now as well, rather than having to make a special trip later.

Pay attention to, and become familiar with, the sounds your car makes when it is running normally. When you hear something unfamiliar, don't turn up the radio to drown it out, have it checked to learn what's wrong.

Wiper blades should be replaced every six months to a year, or as soon as you notice a difference in driving visibility. When wiper blades no longer make proper contact with the windshield surface, they can begin to squeak, chatter, skip, smear or streak reducing driving visibility.

If your car's windshield wipers are not cleaning your windshield properly, you may simply need to clean the wiper blades.

The United States has more cars than any other country in the world, at 300 million. China comes in a distant second, at 78 million.

Shock absorbers deteriorate so gradually that you become used to the subtle changes in control and make adjustments as you go. Have them checked every 20,000 miles or so to see if they need to be replaced.

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"Car designers are just going to have to come up with an automobile that outlasts the payments." - Erma Bombeck. Of course, regular maintenance can do the trick.

Not only is it important to wear your seat belt whenever you are in the car, but it’s important that you wear it correctly. To ensure the proper distribution of force, the lap belt should be positioned across the upper thighs and the diagonal belt across the chest.

If you drive on rough roads, and your car's shocks are worn, it will increase the braking distance you need to stop as well as increase the likelihood of skidding on wet surfaces.

Do you smell burning wires when you turn off your car's engine? In most cases, the problem is the battery cable, or a wire set is touching the hot engine. In either case, let us make the needed repair.