Category: Auto Problems
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Your Vehicle’s Heater Core: The Heat is On!
Your Vehicle’s Heater Core: What It Does and How to Tell if It Needs Replacement The heat was on when a semi-truck destroyed a traffic signal in one of Hanover’s busiest intersections and left the intersection a four-way stop without left turns. But, a better was for the “heat to be on” is the use…
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Extreme Cold Weather: How to Keep Your Vehicle Safe
Extreme Cold Weather Can Affect Your Vehicle. But You Can Protect It. Here in Hanover, we are in the midst of a winter blizzard. And this combined with the continued cold during South Central Pennsylvania’s winter months can be particularly harsh on vehicles. Because extreme cold weather can lead to a host of problems if…
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Your Car’s Intake Valve: What You Need to Know
What Does Your Car’s Intake Valve Do, Why Is It Important, and How to Tell If It’s Failing? Your vehicle’s intake valve plays a crucial role in your car’s engine. Because it acts as the gateway for air and fuel to enter the combustion chamber. And this process is essential for generating the power your…
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Regular Vehicle Maintenance: Your Best New Year’s Resolution
Make Regular Vehicle Maintenance Your New Year’s Resolution for a Healthy, Reliable Ride in 2025 As we usher in 2025 here in York with celebrations, many of us are setting resolutions to improve our health, finances, or daily habits. But what about including your vehicle’s maintenance part of your New Year’s goals? Because, regular vehicle…
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When Your Defroster Stops Working: All You Need to Know
Why Your Vehicle’s Defroster Might Stop Working and What to Do About It Drivers in East Petersburg are used to dealing with the cold weather. Because, we have tools to help us hit the road safely (and warmly). And one of those tools in our defroster. A functioning defroster is crucial for safe driving, especially…
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Meineke Holiday Wishes: A Safe and Happy Season
Happy Holidays from Meineke in Lancaster to all of Pennsylvania! As the holiday season wraps us in its warmth, joy, and togetherness, the team at Meineke in Lancaster wants to take a moment to express our gratitude to all our valued customers. And whether you’ve trusted us with a simple oil change, a complex repair,…
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Your Car Heater: What to do When It Stops Working
Why Your Car Heater Might Stop Working and 3 Quick Fixes Well it’s definitely cold outside here in Harrisburg. And it looks like it’s going to stay that way for a bit. So, as we gather our family and hit the road this holiday, it’s important that your car or tuck’s heater is working its…
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Brake Pads: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Brakes
Understanding Your Car’s Brake Pads: Why They’re Essential and When to Replace Them Imagine this: You’re on your way to the Festival of Trees at the Civic Garden Center in Harrisburg when suddenly you hear a squeaking sound when you press your brakes. So, you wonder if your brakes may be compromised. And you consider…
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Transmission Fluid: Does Yours Need Changing? How to Tell
The Importance of Transmission Fluid: When and How to Change It Your car or truck’s transmission fluid is crucial for keeping your vehicle running smoothly. And here in Camp Hill, during this busy season, that’s important! So, having fresh transmission fluid is key. Because, transmission fluid lubricates moving parts, reduces friction, and helps regulate the…
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Emissions Inspection in Pennsylvania: How to Pass
Steps to Pass the Pennsylvania Emissions Test If you live in Pennsylvania, passing the emissions inspection is a key step in ensuring your vehicle is environmentally compliant and legally registered. But, knowing if your vehicle will pass and the step you may need to ensure it does can be stressful. So, in this blog, the…