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Tips to Get More Miles Out of Your Brakes

Your car is filled with “normal-wear” items like tires and belts.  These components are designed to wear out over time.  Brakes fall into this category as well.  With use, they will eventually wear out and you’ll need to have them replaced.  It’s just a... Read More.

Your Spring Car Care Checklist

Springtime is often associated with house cleaning, but here at Car Care Clinic, we think it’s a great time to focus on your car as well. Routine, seasonal maintenance checks will help your car perform its very best, as you turn the corner from... Read More.

Get Your Vehicle’s AC Checked

If you haven’t used your vehicle’s air conditioning system all winter, now is the time to get it checked out before you actually need it in summer. Don’t wait till the 80-degree weather rolls in, because when it does and you have no AC,... Read More.

Can Summer Heat Damage My Battery?

Yes, the heat in our brutal summer months can also drain your vehicle battery. We often think winter is the season when batteries go dead but excessive heat and overcharging shorten the life of a battery. Heat causes battery fluid to evaporate, and that... Read More.

Signs Your Car Has Pothole Damage

A pothole can be your car’s worst enemy. These holes or pits on a road’s surface can seriously damage a vehicle’s ride control system. If you do drive over a pothole, have your car’s shocks or struts checked to make sure they aren’t damaged. Shocks and... Read More.

Our Recommended Car Maintenance Schedule

Remembering to keep up with your car’s scheduled maintenance can be difficult, especially because every car is different. When should your oil, coolant, spark plugs or air filters be changed? When should you have your timing belt, brakes and transmission serviced? All of this... Read More.

Vehicle Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring is finally here.  It's time to prepare for the warm, sunny days ahead by giving your vehicle a thorough cleaning and inspection.  An exterior car wash is a great way to start, but don’t stop there. Follow these tips to ensure you’re ready for spring... Read More.

Regular Vehicle Maintenance to Avoid Costly Repairs

“Pay now or pay later” may be an annoying cliche, but it really is true when it comes to maintaining your vehicle. If you don’t handle routine vehicle maintenance issues today, you are most definitely going to have something to pay down the road, and it will... Read More.

How Often Should Spark Plugs Be Replaced?

Vehicle manufacturers make much of the fact that their products come equipped with extended-life spark plugs that can maintain a precise gap for 100,000 miles. However, before you wait that long to replace them, you should bear in mind that spark plugs that hit... Read More.

Benefit from a Regular Tire Rotation

When it comes to car maintenance, there are many things you should be doing. This includes regular tire rotation. While this may not sound like a big deal, there are several reasons why you cannot afford to overlook this service. 1. Extended Tire Tread... Read More.
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