Category: Auto Care
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TPMS? What Does it Mean and Why You Need to Know About It
Your Vehicle’s Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS): What It Is, How It Works, and Why It’s Essential The pressure was on for Tymere Robinson as he ran for three touchdowns. And this allowed the Hampton Pirates to hold the lead for most of the game against Elon on Saturday. Because, when the pressure is on,…
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Dashboard Warning Lights: What You Need to Know
Understanding Your Vehicle’s Dashboard Warning Lights. And What to Do When They Light Up Sometimes looking at the lights on your car’s dashboard can be like deciphering a foreign language. But, your vehicle’s dashboard warning lights are your car’s way of communicating potential problems or necessary actions. And knowing what each symbol means can help…
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Are Winter Tires Necessary for Virginia Beach?
Winter Tires for Drivers in Virginia Beach? Here’s Why You Should Consider Them Living in Virginia Beach, you’re probably used to mild winters. And while our region doesn’t get the kind of heavy snowfalls seen further north, there are still occasional freezing temperatures, ice storms, and slick roads. Of course, our weather is still warm(ish),…
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Your Engine’s Crankshaft: Everything You Need to Know
What is a Crankshaft and How to Tell if It Needs Repair or Replacement Halloween is around the corner and there’s a lot to do in Virginia Beach. And while we like scares at Halloween attractions, we don’t like the scary knocking or shaking of our car or truck. Because it could indicate a serious…
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The Mighty Muffler! How to Tell if Yours Needs Repair
Understanding the Role of Your Car or Truck’s Muffler and How to Tell It Needs Repair or Replacement None of us residence here in Virginia Beach enjoy loud, obnoxious noises from our roadways disturbing our peace. That’s why your car or truck’s muffler plays an important role. Because it helps with both noise control and…
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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…