Have you ever wondered what Adaptive Cruise means and how it works? We found this informative video from AutoTrader that helps explain the in’s and out’s of what it does, how it works to keep you safer on the road and which automaker first came out with the infamous “cruise control.”
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Your car is one of your most valuable investments, which is why you should keep all of the repair records from your vehicle. Its like going to the doctor, but for your car… When you go to the doctor, they likely will keep a medical file of the history of what has happened to you,…
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At American Garage, we believe you should change your wiper blades every 6-12 months, depending on the condition and elements that the wipers are exposed to. We offer several brands of wiper blades, including RainX, Service Pro and Trico. Ask your Service Advisor today for more information on wiper blade replacement
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Many of our customers will ask why their Check Engine Light is on. They also ask, “Is it safe to drive with an Engine Light On?” Well the answer to why your engine light is on, or as we call it, the “Check Engine Light,” is not so simple to answer. A Check Engine Light…
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Often times, there are many different theories on time frames of when you should change your oil. We believe that your engine oil should still be changed every 3,000 miles or 3 months. Some vehicles, Diesels to be exact, can go 5,000 miles between oil changes.
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“How often should I rotate my tires?” is something we hear quite frequently at American Garage. A good rule of thumb is to rotate them every 6,000 to 8,000 miles. With a tire rotation at American Garage, each tire and wheel is removed from your vehicle and moved to a different position to ensure that…
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A Brake Flush is an important part of our preventative maintenance program and should be performed every 30,000 miles. Our BG Brake Service completely removes all the old brake fluid and replaces it with fresh fluid, supplemented with a conditioner that will maximize brake fluid performance.
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And a Lifetime Protection Plan? Really? You’ve been hearing us rave about the BG Line of Products, but are you wondering if it is really worth it? The answer is yes. The BG Company has been developing these products for years, and they really do work. Yeah sure, you’re wondering if we are pushing a big…
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THE IMPORTANCE OF TIRE PRESSURE According to recent study by the National Transportation and Safety Administration, available at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/, more than 25% of all passenger cars and more than 33% of all light trucks have under inflated tires. What does this mean to you? Lower gas mileage – Lower tire pressure means lower gas mileage. For…
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Block heaters devices that are designed to heat up your engine’s fluids prior to starting. In some climates, this is a very important component to the dependability of your car starting. For example, in sub-zero climates, it is extremely hard on your engine starting when the fluids are very cold and thick. A block heater,…
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