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What Does the Alternator Do in My Car?

Many people simply think the battery is responsible for keeping everything up and running under the hood of the vehicle. It might come as a surprise that without the alternator, your driving experience would be far less pleasant than it is today.

The alternator is connected to the engine block by a belt, and as the motor runs, that belt spins to charge the alternator. The charged alternator must be in peak condition because it is gong to be responsible for powering many of the items you can't drive without. 

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Is Your Exhaust System Leaking?

Your vehicle is a system of very intricate and complex working parts and systems. Your exhaust system is just one of these areas of your vehicle, and with regular use, there will inevitably be things that you need to repair and replace. Your exhaust system can become damaged, and when this happens, you will likely notice there is something wrong because of one or more of the following issues:

  • When your vehicle first starts up, some steam or smoke comes from the back of your vehicle out of the exhaust.
  • As your are driving, you are noticing your engine sounds…
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Towing Tips to Remember This Spring

Towing our boats, bikes and other toys can be a lot of fun when we’re out and about. Few things take the fun out of towing faster then accidents or mishaps caused from not taking proper safety measures. Visit the professionals at our car repair and maintenance facility and let us get your vehicle ready for safe towing.

Towing is easy enough to do with a little experience, but it’s still important to follow some safe towing tips.

  • Load the heaviest things first, tie them down and make sure they’re evenly balanced.
  • Make sure your towing equipment…
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How to Check Your Engine Oil Level

How often do you check the fluid levels of your car? Monitoring the level of each of your car’s fluids will ensure your vehicle stays healthy. There isn't any unique skill required for the task. Regular checking will ensure your car is running well. Some of the fluids you need to check include engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and power steering fluid.

Checking the engine oil is vital in every car. How will you monitor the engine oil level?

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