Category: Auto Problems
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The Best Action to Avoid Your Brake Rotors From Warping
Why Your Vehicle’s Brake Rotors Warp and How to Prevent It Imagine this: You just bought your tickets for Jersey Boys at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater when your teenage son came strolling in complaining about how the brakes grind every time he drives his car. So, now you’re thinking, maybe you spent money on…
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The Best Way to Get Your Ride Ready For Back to School
Get Your Car in Top Shape for York’s Back-to-School Season Back to School season is in full swing here in York. And along with it comes the planning, carpool scheduling, and back to school shopping that fills our calendar. But, one task you shouldn’t overlook as you stock up on supplies and adjust to new…
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The Danger of Mold and Mildew in Your Evaporator Coil
Understanding Your Car’s Evaporator Coil and the Dangers of Mold and Mildew Buildup We’re in the heart of the summer here in New Cumberland. And because it’s been wonderfully warm (albeit a bit too humid for us), we renew our appreciation for the brilliant invention of the vehicle air conditioner. Because, it’s car’s air conditioning…
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Your Vehicle’s Knock Sensor: What You Need to Know
Understanding Your Vehicle’s Knock Sensor: What It Is and How to Tell if It’s Faulty Certain noises can be annoying – like the knock, knock, knock of the East Petersburg pickleball court. And there are other noises that are more than annoying. Because they indicate a problem with your vehicle – like the knock, knock,…
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Your Car’s Suspension: 5 Red Flags You Need to Know
Top 5 Red Flags That Your Suspension Needs Repair Having your vehicle in good working condition is critical for staying safe on the road. And it’s never more evident than when we witness a crash, like the accident that shut down Route 30 in Lancaster County. Thankfully, it looks as if no one was hurt,…
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The Best Info on Your Exhaust System and Muffler
The Importance of Your Vehicle’s Exhaust System and Muffler Our dedicated workers in Harrisburg’s Department of Public Works have been working 12-16 hour days to clean up the storm damage caused by tornadoes that swept through our city. And just as our Public Works employees are dedicated to keeping both Harrisburg residents and our Harrisburg…
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Time for an Oil Change? Why Putting it Off is a Bad Idea.
Are Regular Oil Changes Really Important? Or Can You Put Them Off? Remnants of Debby rolled through Dauphin County early Friday morning, leaving behind fallen trees and downed wires. But, thankfully, most of our Harrisburg neighbors rode out the storm by being pro-active. When it comes to vehicle maintenance, being pro-active can be just as…
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Dead Battery. Again! What’s Going On and How Do I Fix it?
Why Does My Car Battery Keep Going Dead? What Can I Do About It? August is National Wellness Month. And while we’re totally all-in here in Camp Hill, it seems as if your car battery just isn’t. Because it’s gone dead. AGAIN! And you’re wondering what the heck is going on. If your car battery…
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Bad Brakes? Here’s Your Best Advice to Keep You Safe
How to Tell If Your Vehicle Brakes Are Failing and What to Do A severe thunderstorm warning has been in effect for us in Mechanicsburg. And the last thing you want when driving on rain-slicked roads is for your brakes to fail. Because, your vehicle’s brakes are critical for safety. And that makes recognizing signs…
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The Best Vehicle Checklist to Follow Before You Hit the Road
Ensure Your Adventure on the Road is a Good One with this Pre-Road Trip Vehicle Checklist After nearly three decades, the longtime Hanover cafe and bookstore has been sold. And as we wish the owners farewell as they embark on new adventures down life’s highway, we would also like to remind our Hanover drivers that…