Category: Car Maintenance
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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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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…
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The Best Way to Tell if Your Brakes Need Replacement
How to Tell If Your Vehicle’s Brakes Need to Be Repaired or Replaced In Virginia Beach we have some of the most amazing stretches of beaches in the country. And driving along its roads can be a joy. But, when your drive is accompanied by strange sound and grinding vibrations, your thoughts could stray from…
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The Top 5 Questions To Ask BEFORE Buying New Tires
Top 5 Questions You Should Ask When Buying New Tires for Your Car or Truck Though the weather here in Virginia Beach may seem like Summer is hanging around, it’s now officially the new season of Autumn. And with this come the thought of new season; new car needs. So, if it’s time to replace…
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Everything You Need to Know About Vehicle Maintenance Apps
The Pros and Cons of Vehicle Maintenance Apps for Your Phone Our Virginia Beach Public Library (VBPL) lends technology to encourage residents of all ages to explore and build important 21st-century skills at their own pace and from the comfort of home. Because, technology has become an important part of our lives. And knowing what’s…
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Why Regular Auto Maintenance Will Save You Big Bucks
The Importance of Regular Vehicle Maintenance, Saving You Money in the Long Run Labor Day is our official goodbye to summer and hello to the Autumn season. And while there are lots of actives to enjoy here in Richmond, it’s also a good time to include routine automotive maintenance in the actives. Because, your car…
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Quick & Easy Ways to Get Your Car or Truck Ready for Fall
Essential Maintenance Tips: Get Your Car or Truck Ready for Fall This coming Labor Day weekend here in Newport News marks the unofficial end to summer. And as we plan for some fun with our family this three-day holiday, so too should we make some plans with our car or truck. Because, as the summer heat…