Yearly Archives: 2023

Season's Greetings from Dave's Auto Service!

As the festive lights twinkle and the scent of pine and cinnamon fills the air, we at Dave's Auto Service want to extend our
warmest holiday wishes to you and your family. Christmas is a time of joy, reflection, and togetherness, and we're grateful to be a part of your community during this magical season.Throughout the year, we've had the privilege of ensuring your vehicles...

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5 Essential Vehicle Maintenance Tips for the Winter

Posted on Wednesday, December 13, 2023
By: david graber
Categories: Discount Coupon

Winter can be a challenging season for vehicle owners due to precipitation, low temperatures, and unpredictable conditions. For this reason, preventive vehicle maintenance is paramount to ensuring your safety on the road. Here are five simple tips to keep your vehicle running smoothly this holiday season.5 Vehicle Maintenance Tips for the Winter1. Replace Your Wiper BladesDid you know that even...

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Winterizing Your Ride: Essential Tips to Prepare Your Automobile for Winter

Winter is coming, and with it comes the challenges of driving in cold, icy, and snowy conditions. It's crucial to ensure that your vehicle is prepared to handle these challenges to ensure your safety and the longevity of your car. Here's a brief guide on
winterizing your ride. Let’s be proactive, prepared and safe!1. Check Your BatteryThe battery is the heart of...

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Car Parts That Wear Out Faster Than You Think

Many car parts wear out over time, but some components tend to degrade faster than many vehicle owners might expect. Regular maintenance can prolong the lifespan of these parts, but it's important to know what to watch out for so you can preemptively address issues before they lead to more expensive repairs or, worse, dangerous situations. Here are several...

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What to Do in a Breakdown: Advice on what steps to take if a vehicle breaks down on the road

Breaking down on the road can be a stressful and potentially dangerous situation. Here are some steps to take if you find yourself in this predicament:Pull Over Safely: If your vehicle starts showing signs of trouble (like if the engine light is flashing or if there's a sudden change in its behavior), try to pull over to the side of the road as quickly and safely as possible. Look for a...

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Summer Sizzle: Is Your Car Ready to Take the Heat?

As the calendar rolls over into July, and the mercury levels in our thermometers start to resemble the results of an ambitious space program, there's no denying that summer is here in full force. With summer comes not only sun, sand, and surf, but also some serious considerations for your vehicle. Just as extreme cold in the winter can wreak havoc on your car, so can the blistering heat of...

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Maximizing Battery Life for Modern Cars: Ensuring Peak Performance

With the advent of increasingly sophisticated automotive technology, the humble car battery has become an ever more critical component in modern vehicles. Gone are the days when the battery's only purpose was to start the engine. Today, the battery's role extends to powering a plethora of advanced electronic systems that govern everything from navigation to safety features.Despite the...

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Why you should drive with the radio off

We all do it. Drive with the radio blaring away listening to our favorite music. But it could cause a costly situation in some cases. I always recommend customers to at least drive their car once a week with radio off and just listen. Sounds can tell you if something is wrong with your vehicle. This vehicle owner claims they never heard anything until it was too late. The pictureis of a brake...

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Are your tires in need of replacing?

Hi everyone, Maverick here. With bad winter weather just around the corner, I am inspecting my mommy’s #tires up close. Because if the tires don’t grip the road, she may not be able to drive to the store for my milk and gummy bears. And let’s not forget about daycare. I gotta see my peeps. ?? I would gladly come over and check the condition of the tires on your mommy’s...

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Has your tire hit a curb lately?

We all have done it. Hit or rub a curb, pot hole ( or should I say “pot holes “ ) or drove over something laying on the road. When this happens, it’s good practice to check your tires afterwards. It’s possible a tire has damage. The photo shows a damaged tire after a customer hopped a curb. This tire isn’t safe, and needed to be replaced. At lease once a week, take a...

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