Category: Auto Repair
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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…
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The Importance of Regular Maintenance for Your Vehicle
The Importance of a Regular Maintenance Schedule for Your Car or Truck We in Asheville, are lucky that we live in such an amazing area. So amazing, in fact, that WorldAtlas has released a list of nine best places to visit in North Carolina and Asheville is one of them. Of course, we’d like to…
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The Top 10 Dashboard Indicator Lights: What They All Mean
Your Vehicle’s Dashboard Indicator Lights: What They Mean and What to Do Here in South Carolina, we have signs everywhere that inform us while on the road. For example, highway signs that inform and honor our Gamecock women’s basketball national titles. Go Gamecocks! But, we also have signs inside our vehicles that are equally informative…
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Don’t Wait! Why Refueling BEFORE You Get to Empty is Best
Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until Your Tank Is on Empty to Refuel Gas prices are a continuing concern for drivers here in Hickory. But, gasoline prices have fallen slightly over the last three straight weeks, providing some relief at the pump. And while this hits our wallets at little less, it’s still tempting to stretch…
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New Tire vs. Retread: Which Option Is Best for You?
The Pros and Cons of Purchasing a New Tire vs. Having Your Tire Retread Imagine this: you’re driving home from a fun-filled day with the kids at Mountain Play Lodge when — pftsss — you get a flat tire. So, you take it to Meineke Hendersonville Road to find that the tire needs replacing. But, the…
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What You Need to Know About the Dangers of Vapor Lock
Understanding Vapor Lock: What It Is, How It Affects Your Vehicle, and Prevention Tips We’ve been enjoying some great weather here in Walkertown this week, but we’re about to turn on the heat this weekend with hotter temperatures this weekend. And with hotter weather comes a greater risk of an automotive issue called vapor lock.…