Category: Auto Maintenance
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Should You Be Concerned About a Part Recall on Your Vehicle?
The Best Thing to do When You Get a Part Recall on Your Car or Truck As a driver in Hanover, PA dependent on your car or truck, receiving a notice of a part recall can induce a wave of concern and uncertainty. So, it’s natural to worry about the safety, reliability, and potential costs…
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The Importance of a Quality Spare Tire | New Freedom Meineke
The Unsung Hero of Road Safety: Why Your Spare Tire Matters Up to $10,000 in grant money is being made available to property owners in seven York County trail towns. It is a new program by the York County Economic Alliance to improve curb appeal for home and business owners. Because, York County understands how…
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Grinding Brakes: The Best Options to Resolve the Problem
The Mystery Behind Grinding Vehicle Brakes: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions Today is the solar eclipse here in York. PA. And it’s a mysterious event you won’t want to miss. But, there are other mysteries that are not as exciting. And the mystery of your grinding brakes should not be eclipsed by procrastination. It’s that unmistakable…
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The Best Action to Take When Your Headlights Fail
When Darkness Falls: What to Do If Your Headlights Go Out While Driving at Night Residents in south-central Pennsylvania will see more than 90 percent of the solar eclipse (if it’s not cloudy) this Monday. And it’s super exciting to have a front-row view the light going out from the sun being eclipsed. But, when…
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The Best Tips for Preventing a Front End Axle Failure
Keeping Your Truck’s Front End Axle Safe: Essential Maintenance Tips The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for much of central Pennsylvania, including Adams, Lebanon and York counties. And if your considering traveling out on the road, it’s more important than ever that your suspension system is is good working order. Your truck’s…
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The Benefits of Filling Up Before You Get to Empty
Why You Should Fill Up Your Car’s Gas Tank Before It Gets Too Low We’ve all been there – driving on fumes, desperately searching for the nearest gas station as the fuel gauge needle hovers above the empty mark. And while it may seem convenient to push your car to its limit before refueling, there…
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The Best Way to Deal With Your Car’s Radiator Failure
Troubleshooting a Radiator Failure: Tips and Prevention Easter is here and Spring has spung. So, you piled the kids and the car and headed to the East Petersburg Easter Egg hunt in the park. But, it seems that Spring wasn’t the only thing that spung; your car seems to have spung steam from it’s hood.…
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The Best Way to Change Your Car’s Oil? Ask a Professional
The Case for Professional Oil Changes: Why Visiting Meineke is a Good Idea When it comes to car and truck maintenance, few tasks are as important as the routine oil change. Because, it’s the lifeblood of your vehicle, ensuring its engine runs smoothly and efficiently. And when it comes to this essential task, you’re faced…
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The Best Way to Fix Brake Problems Due to Snow, Ice and Salt
How Snow, Ice, and Salt Affect Your Vehicle’s Brakes The first days of Spring may be here, but it seems that winter is taking it’s time leaving. And though winter is officially in our rearview windows, drivers may have noticed the affects a season of snow, ice and salted roads have had on our car’s…
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The Best Time for Swapping Out Your Winter Tires
The Definitive Guide: When to Swap Out Your Car’s Winter Tires Here in Lancaster, the weather is slowing warming. And Spring is on it’s way. Yet, as winter loosens its grip and the warmer months beckon, many drivers find themselves pondering the question: when is the best time to swap out winter tires? It’s a…