Category: Auto Care
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Thinking of Buying New Tires? The Best Questions to Ask
The Best Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Tires for Your Car or Truck For many residents in Easley (and really, anywhere), buying new tires is a significant investment. And not only in your car or truck’s performance, but also in its safety. So, to make the right choice, it’s essential to ask the right questions.…
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Vehicle Fire While Driving: What You Need to Know
What to Do If Your Car or Truck Catches Fire While Driving We in Western North Carolina are working hard to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene. And there have been some reports of vehicle fires as a result of flood damage to some cars and trucks. So, in this blog the experts…
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The Essential Fluids Needed for Your Car or Truck
Essential Fluids for Your Car or Truck: What They Are and Why They Matter Your vehicle relies on several key fluids to run properly and stay in top shape. And knowing where you can get them after Hurricane Helene is important. So, it’s good to know that Meineke on Hendersonville Rd in Arden and all…
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Rust and Corrosion in Your Cooling System? Your Best Info
How Your Vehicle’s Cooling System Works and How to Prevent Rust and Corrosion from Ruining It. Though the weather in Walkertown my be cooling down, it doesn’t mean that you get to stop paying attention to your car or truck’s cooling system. Because, your vehicle’s cooling system plays a vital role in keeping the engine…
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Flooding and Your Brakes: What You Need to Know
The Effects of Flooding on Your Vehicle’s Braking System and What to Do We in Lincolnton are fortunate to have a dry, pleasant weekend ahead of us. So, the affects of Hurricane Helene’s flooding may begin to be less overwhelming in our minds. But Flooding can cause serious damage to your vehicle. And one of…
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Is a Tire Plug the Right Repair for Your Car’s Tire?
The Pros and Cons of Repairing Your Car’s Tire with a Tire Plug Picture this: You’re headed to Carrigan Farms for the annual Pumpkin Picking. But along they way you run over a nail and get a flat tire. And if you’ve ever experienced a flat tire, you know how inconvenient and stressful it can…
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The Best Advice if Your Car is Flooded from the Storm
For Those Who Are Dealing with Flooded Vehicles Hurricane Helene has hit Western North Carolina, leaving many stranded. Luckily, as road begin to be cleared and opened those who can have the opportunity to leave to safer havens. But for many, storms and flash floods have left their cars or trucks vulnerable to water damage.…
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A Message to Our Community From Meineke in Asheville
Supporting Those Affected by Hurricane Helene: Meineke’s Message of Recovery As Hurricane Helene leaves its devastating mark here in Asheville and surrounding areas, we at Meineke in Asheville extend our thoughts to all who have been affected. Because, in times of crisis, communities come together to support one another. And the auto service industry is…
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Signs That Your Vehicle’s Battery is Failing and What to Do
Signs to Look for That Indicate Your Battery Is Failing and What to Do About It Your vehicle’s battery is the heart of its electrical system. And drivers in Easley know that when your battery starts to fail, your car’s performance will suffer, and eventually, your car won’t start at all. But, knowing the signs…
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Car Battey Corrosion: What You Need to Know
Corrosion on Your Vehicle’s Battery: What It Is and How to Deal with It Imagine this: You load up the kids to head to Downtown Hickory for the day, but the car won’t start. And when you pop the hood and check out the battery, you find it’s covered with a whiteish/green crud. So, could…