September, 2022

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Gas is Expensive. Here are some real-world tips to help your gas money go further.

Girls Auto Clinic

By Naomi Fiordiomondo Feel free to share these tips with friends and family! Gas is expensive. That’s not news. You still need to get things done. How do you keep moving without inflation? Here are some real-world tips to help your gas money go further. First thing’s first, skip the high-octane gas. Every engine is designed to burn fuel at a specific temperature.

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Mercedes AirMatic Suspension Problems

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Mercedes Benz AirMatic Suspension provides remarkably smooth handling, flexible ride height, and self-leveling capabilities that ordinary suspension cannot. Using an electronically controlled airbag, AirMatic can adjust each air spring in as little as 50 milliseconds and will change based on road conditions and how you drive. AirMatic suspension offers some big improvements over conventional systems, but the added complexity means more things can go wrong.

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Auto Shop Reviews: Going Beyond

Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

Go beyond review counts and star ratings to learn how to leverage reviews to attract a better customer and rank higher too. Guest post by Dan Vance, Founder & President of , Advanced Local Most auto repair shops focus on getting reviews with the best possible star ratings. While this is important and even critical in online marketing, the opportunities and power in reviews themselves are way under utilized by auto shops today.

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Signs Your Brake Pads Need Replacement

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It’s important to know when your brake pads need to be replaced. If you wait too long, you could end up with expensive damage to your brake system. In this blog post, we will discuss a range of signs that indicate it’s time for a brake pad replacement. Keep an eye out for these signs and don’t wait until it’s too late! What Are Brake Pads And How Do They Work?

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SERVICING DIESELS: Identifying Normal Characteristics

Mighty Auto Parts

The post SERVICING DIESELS: Identifying Normal Characteristics appeared first on Mighty Auto Parts. A major part of the diagnostic process is identifying an issue from a normal characteristic. Following are some examples of customer complaints that could be mistaken as a problem when they may be a normal occurrence for the application. DIESEL ENGINES AND NOISE-RELATED SYMPTOMS Customer complaints of ticking, clicking, or cycling noises on 2017–2022 GM […] The post SERVICING DIESELS: Identi

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Having trouble scheduling your car for service? Here’s why.

BA Auto Care

Having trouble scheduling your car for service? Here’s why. Brian England , Tues, Sept 20, 2022 You may have noticed that scheduling your vehicle for service has become harder. Auto Repair Shops are often booked two to three weeks out now. That’s quite a shift from pre-pandemic days when you could get your vehicle scheduled for service within a week.

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What's Covered in a PA State Inspection?

Girls Auto Clinic

If you live in Pennsylvania and drive a car, you are familiar with those two stickers on the bottom left corner of the windshield. Of course, they’re an eye sore, but these stickers ensure your car is safe to drive for you, your passengers, other drivers, and the environment. The State Department of Transportation (PennDOT) requires you to renew these stickers yearly.

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Mission Matters, Actions Matter Most

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Whether you're Captain Kirk manning the Starship Enterprise or a small business owner trying to create a living, your mission is important. Find out why mission matters and why even the smallest business needs a clear mission and directive: I have been a fan of all things Star Trek since the series began so many years ago. I can remember sitting on the floor in my living room, in front of our very small color tv intently waiting to see what Captain Kirk, Spock, and the crew would have to deal wi

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The Vacation Interrupter

Wrench

My family used to take a couple of vacations every year when I was a kid. Over spring break, we’d go skiing with friends in Colorado, and then in the summertime, we’d find someplace further north to go camping. Get a free quote One year we decided to pack up and head for Yellowstone National Park to see what all the hype was about. I remember dad had the old pop-up camper hooked onto the ‘92 Ford E-150 with a custom PVC bike rack on top.

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The Three C's: A Mechanic's Structured Approach To Automotive Repair & How You Can Help

Wrench

Have you ever asked a mechanic for advice only to get bombarded with follow-up questions? If so, what you experienced was the start of a methodical repair process known as "The Three C's." The three C's are as follows; Concern, Cause, and Correction. Get a free quote Each of these pillars is essential and cannot be rearranged or discarded.

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Labor Day 2022

Wrench

At Wrench, the employees provide a one-of-a-kind work environment. Even as the team is spread out across the country, there is still a connection between everyone as we work to achieve a collective vision. The importance of stress-free and accessible car care and maintenance brings together the different branches and companies within Wrench. Get a free quote Today, we want to take the time to acknowledge some of the teams that received internal shout-outs.