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Chromed Aluminum Wheel Damage

Default admin account — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:42:37 -0500

This Advantage Auto Repair tip is for 2012 and earlier GM cars and trucks

Chemical staining of chrome wheels in most cases results from acid-based cleaners. These stains on chrome wheels — frequently milky, black, or greenish in appearance — result from using cleaning solutions that contain acids.

Air Conditioning System Service

Default admin account — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:20:17 -0500

Refrigerant is vital to the short- and long- term operation of an air conditioning system. It is the refrigerant that is responsible for trans- porting the lubricant throughout the system. Low or no refrigerant will not provide adequate compressor lubrication.

What's That Sound

Default admin account — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:09:22 -0500

We’ve all experienced that annoying squealing sound when stepping on the brakes (and sometimes without even touching them), but do you know what that sound really means?

10 Things You Need To Know About Car Maintenance

Default admin account — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:58 -0500

1. Warning lights and indicators — No one likes to see the engine light illuminate on the dashboard, but when one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, check your Owner’s Manual and follow its advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous.

Filter Facts

Default admin account — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:42:40 -0500

Cars, trucks and SUVs are full of filters of all types. You’re probably aware of the two biggies: air filters and oil filters. Each serves as a vital barrier between dirt and other contaminants that could harm your vehicle’s engine.

Spring Break Road Trip Checklist

Default admin account — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:13:40 -0500

The days are getting longer. The weather is getting warmer. And the lure of the spring break road trip is too hard to ignore. Advantage Auto can make certain your trip is safe and enjoyable.

ACDelco Oil Filters are the Best in the Car Maintenance Business!

Default admin account — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:45:21 -0500

There’s only one family of oil filters you can count on to keep your engine running clean and strong, and that’s ACDelco. With an ACDelco Oil Filter, dirt and contaminants don’t stand a chance of getting into your engine. A clean, healthy engine results in your clean, healthy state of mind.

Get the Most out of Your Visit

Default admin account — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:34:12 -0500

Write down the symptoms. Take detailed notes on the problems you have noticed. For example, note if the condition is weather related or occurs when the engine is warm or cold. These written symptoms will help allow your technician to understand intermittent problems.

Proud Partner of ACDelco

Default admin account — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:24:00 -0500

Advantage Auto Repair of Parker is equipped with the manpower, training and technology to get your vehicle up and running smoothly. When you take advantage of our expertise,

Simple Ways to Better Car Care

Default admin account — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:13:51 -0500

Modern automobiles don’t need to warm up. Older cars used to take 5-10 minutes to “warm-up,” but with new cars, it is best to get your car to its proper operating temperature as quickly as possible. Accelerate, steer, and brake gently for the first few minutes after you start your car, and once the engine temperature has been raised you can drive normally.

Regular Maintenance keeps your Vehicle Dependable

Default admin account — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:06:46 -0500

Consider technical expertise, quality of the parts, as well as hours and location. Advantage Auto Repair knows how hard it is for people to find an auto repair shop they want to go back to. That’s why we’re changing the how car repair is done. We want you to know that you can trust us to put the best parts into your car with unmatched expertise.

Paying Attention to your Gauges and Lights

Default admin account — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:56:39 -0500

Every modern car has an instrument panel designed to warn you of any possible malfunctions that may be happening. If you know what they mean, then you can save a lot of money in costly repairs if you catch a problem early enough. Most expensive car repairs, which could have been avoided, are due to negligence because people do not head the warnings, or do not know what they mean.

Grand Opening

Default admin account — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:34:23 -0500

If you missed our Grand Opening here were a few highlights. Kurt Johnson, along with his racecar, of ACDelco NHRA Racing was there to sign autographs.