Author: Meinek_Admin
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Dead Battery? Best Course of Action When You’re Stranded
What to Do When Your Battery Dies Imagine this: you’ve just spent a wonderful day at the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum and de Witt Cottage on the Boardwalk. But, when you jump in your car and push the start engine button: Nothing. And so it seems as though, as you enjoyed the day, your car…
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How to Best Ensure That Your Vehicle Warranty Stays Valid
The Best Advice to Make Sure That Your Vehicle Warranty Stays Valid We here in Richmond know we can shred documents to protect ourselves from fraud. And we know that warranties on our vehicles is another way to protect ourselves. Because, a vehicle warranty is an important safeguard that protects you from unexpected and costly…
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What Causes Your Car to Overheat: What You Need to Know
What Could Cause Your Vehicle to Overheat and What to Do If It Happens Car trouble is never fun. And even though we are heading into fall, we in Newport News are still experiencing some hot weather. So, when the the temperature outside near 80, it’s alarming to see your vehicle’s temperature gauge creeping into…
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A Message From Meineke to Those Affect By Hurricane Helene
Our Hearts Are With All Those Affected By Hurricane Helene As Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact continues to unfold, our hearts are heavy with concern for everyone affected. And even though the strength and resilience of our community is inspiring, we know the toll it takes—physically, emotionally, and financially. So, it is in these difficult times…
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Your Engine’s Air Filter: Helpful Things to Know About It
What Your Vehicle’s Engine Air Filter Is, Why It’s Important, and How Often It Needs Replacement We’ve all been aware of the fires that have been burning across the county of late. And experts expect the overall air quality in the Commonwealth of Richmond to worsen because of these big fire events. So, it makes…
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The Importance of Coolant Fluids: What You Need to Know
The Importance of Coolant Fluids (Antifreeze): How They Work and When to Replace Them Drivers in Newport News are saying hello to Fall even though we are still having temperatures nearing the 80s. But the heat is a good reminder of how important coolant fluid is to our cars, Jeeps and trucks. Because, coolant fluid,…
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Auto Service Warranties Build Trust: What You Need to Know
Why Warranties Are So Important When Getting Your Vehicle Serviced at an Auto Service Center Picture This: You were driving home from Colonial Williamsburg when suddenly your engine misfires. Startled: Yes. But, concerned: not so much… because you know your recent engine service is warranted. And when it comes to servicing your vehicle, whether for…
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Anti-Corrosion Pads for Your Battery: What You Need to Know
What Are Anti-Corrosion Pads and Should You Get Them for Your Vehicle’s Battery? Imagine this: Your headed to Rhythms on the Riverwalk in Yorktown. But, you discover that your car won’t start. So you pop the hood only to find corrosion on your car’s battery. And you think to yourself: could this have been prevented?…
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Everything You Need to Know About OEM Parts
What Are OEM Parts and Why It Matters for Your Vehicle When it comes to maintaining or repairing your vehicle, the parts you choose can make a huge difference in performance, lifespan, and safety. And just like the race is on to restore the native oyster habitat in the Hampton River by using the best…
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Bad Odor From Your A/C? What You Need to Know to Solve It
Why Does Your Car or Truck’s AC Smell Bad and What Can You Do About It? The seasons are changing here in Charlottesville, but we’re still getting some hot days as we shift away from summer. And this means we still need to use our vehicle’s A/C from time to time. But, nothing spoils a…