Category: Auto Repair
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Help, My Car is Suddenly Super Loud! What’s Going On?
Why is My Car Suddenly Loud? We’ve been through a lot lately here in Asheville. And as we all recover from this year’s hurricane season, the last thing we need is a suddenly noisy car or truck. Because, if your car or truck has become unexpectedly loud, it’s often a signal that something in the…
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Blown Head Gasket? Everything You Need to Know
Understanding a Blown Head Gasket and How to Prevent It A blown head gasket is one of those phrases that can send a chill down any Rock Hill driver’s spine. And for good reason. Because the head gasket is a crucial part of your engine, creating a seal between the engine block and the cylinder…
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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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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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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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Your Vehicle’s Brake Pads: Your Superhero Sidekick
Understanding How Brake Pads Work, Why They Are Important, and When to Replace Them Picture this: you’re driving home from the Cobblestone Farmers Market when you press on the breaks but only hear a grinding noise. So, you ask yourself: “Could this be my break pads? And, if it is, what should I do?” Brake…
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The Best Way to Ensure Your Vehicle Warranty Stays Valid
How to Make Sure Your Vehicle Warranty Stays Valid Lincolnton’s Annual Cruisin’ for a Cause event is just around the corner. And with classic cars & trucks, live music, beer tents, and food, it’s always a good time in downtown Lincolnton. Because it’s an opportunity to view beautiful classic cars and cruise the court square.…
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New Engine vs. Rebuilt: What You Need to Know
Pros and Cons of Replacing Your Engine with a Rebuilt vs a New Engine Artists will share their talents at the Gallery Crawl in Downtown Mooresville this September. But, artistic skills are not limited to brush and canvas. In fact, the skill required to rebuild an engine is equally artistic. And this leads drivers who…