Category: Car Repair
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Vehicle Timing Belt: Everything You Need to Know
The Importance of Your Vehicle Timing Belt: How It Works and Signs It’s Broken Your vehicle’s timing belt may not get much attention. But it plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smoothly. And a failing timing belt can lead to costly repairs and even engine failure. So, the experts at Meineke in…
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Your Vehicle’s Spark Plugs: Everything You Need to Know
How Your Car’s Spark Plugs Work and When to Replace Them There are plenty of residents in Virginia Beach neighborhoods that put the spark in the holidays. And there is a part of our cars and trucks that also do their share of sparking this Christmas; it’s the mighty spark plug! Spark plugs may be…
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Fuel Additives: What are they and do you need them?
What Are Fuel Additives, and Are They Necessary for Your Vehicle? ‘Tis the time of year for hitting the road to run holiday errands and head to festivities. So, it’s a reasonable question to ask if the addition of fuel additives help our vehicle’s efforts. But what exactly are fuel additives? Fuel additives are chemical…
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Your Radiator: Super Cool Part of a Super Cool Car!
How Your Vehicle’s Radiator Works and How to Keep It at Its Best The weather here in Newport News is cooling. But, the weather isn’t the only thing that’s “cool”. Because, while you’re driving in the Newport News ‘hood and it’s cool on the outside, it’s your car’s radiator that keeps things cool under the…
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Your Vehicle’s Transmission: The Best Information to Have
Understanding Your Vehicle’s Transmission and When It Might Need Repair In Colonial Williamsburg, Virginians would travel by horse and carriage. But, today in Williamsburg our trusty steed is our cars, trucks, and Jeeps. And keeping our modern “mode of transportation” in good working order requires more than hay and oats. Because instead of “feed” delivering…
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Rusted Muffler? What You Need to Know to Be Safe
The Hazards of a Rusted Muffler and How to Prevent It The holiday season is here! And the last thing you want to deal with instead of enjoying all the fun events Yorktown has to offer, is dealing with a rusted muffler. Because, a rusted muffler is more than just an eyesore; it’s a potential…
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Meineke Wishes Virginia a Very Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from Meineke Car Care Centers in Virginia! As the holiday season begins, we at Meineke in Hampton want to take a moment to wish all of our valued customers a very Happy Thanksgiving! Because we believe that this special time of year is all about gratitude for the amazing residents of Hampton and…
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Car Misfire: Annoying Noise? Or an Indication of a Problem?
What Causes a Car or Truck to Misfire? And What Issues Does it Point to? Here in Virginia Beach, we enjoy a laid back lifestyle of sand and sun. And, what we don’t enjoy are the loud, jarring noises from roadway misfires. Because, not only is it annoying loud, but it indicates issues with your…
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Is an Engine Rebuild a Good Option? Pros and Cons
The Pros and Cons of an Engine Rebuild vs. a New Engine Replacement When planning your stay-cation in Virginia Beach, you might look to the Virginia Beach visitors guide for tips on planning a vacation on a budget. Because saving money when and where you can makes a difference. And the same could be said…
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Your Vehicle’s Suspension System: What You Need to Know
Everything You Need to Know About Your Car’s Suspension System As thousands of people take to the beach to show off their driving skills for the third annual Jeep fest kicking off at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, it’s a good time to remind drivers of the importance of your Jeep’s suspension system. Your vehicle’s suspension…