Category: Car Care and Repair

Deciding whether or not you need a new car can be a difficult decision. There are many factors to consider, such as your budget, your current vehicle’s condition, and your transportation needs. Here are some things to consider when deciding whether or not you need a new car:

1. Your current vehicle’s condition: If your current vehicle is showing signs of wear and tear, such as frequent breakdowns, costly repairs, or poor gas mileage, it may be time to consider a new car. Regular maintenance and repairs can add up quickly, and it may be more cost-effective in the long run to invest in a new vehicle.
2. Your transportation needs: If your current vehicle is no longer meeting your transportation needs, such as not having enough space for your growing family or not having the right features for your daily commute, it may be time to consider a new car. For example, if you are [...]

If your car or truck has spongy-feeling brakes, the solution to get the air out of the lines is to bleed your brakes. To do the job, you need a wrench that fits the bleeder nozzle on your vehicle, a can of the proper brake fluid, a clean glass jar, and a buddy.

Source: How to Bleed Your Brakes

1. Find the little nozzle called a brake bleeder screw that’s located behind each of your brakes.

Reaching this bleeder screw may be easier if you jack up the vehicle. If you’re going to crawl underneath, lay down an old blanket or a thick layer of newspapers first. If you really want to be comfortable, beg or borrow a creeper to lie on and slide around with easily.

2. Pick the proper wrench or socket that fits the screw, and loosen the screw.

Special wrenches called bleeder wrenches fit the bleeder screw and can prevent [...]

Car repair trends during the COVID-19 pandemic has altered how customers deal with businesses in several industries, and auto dealerships are no exception. The industry has had to adjust to how customers get repairs and shop for cars. With economic uncertainty looming, car owners are opting to make repairs to current vehicles now more than ever, both to keep it running for longer as well as increase the trade in value.

Source: Survey Reveals Car Repair Trends During the Pandemic

Car Repair Trends During Covid-19

COVID-19 has disrupted how consumers interact with businesses in several industries, and auto dealerships are no exception. The industry has had to adapt to how customers get repairs and shop for cars.

With economic uncertainty looming, car owners are opting to make repairs to current vehicles now more than ever, both to keep it running for longer as well as increase the trade in value. Though fewer people are [...]

A full car detailing can get your car looking almost as good as new. It’s very easy for cars to become filled with clutter and debris. While some owners prefer to clean their own car, a full auto detailing is definitely worth the money, especially when done by professionals. There’s no better feeling than driving in a nice clean car.

1. Clean, Clean, Clean.

Although cleaning your car can be repetitive, its important that you keep on top of cleaning. The build-up of dirt and grime on both the interior and exterior of your car can lead to irreparable damage, which can be costly to resolve. Set aside a small amount of time each week or month to dedicate to cleaning your car, inside and out.

2. Add a personal touch

After a little while, you may begin to search for embellishments you can add to your car to give it a personalized [...]

 

Here are some of the best products for repairing windshield cracks and chips. It’s painful to get a stone chip or crack on your car’s windshield. Luckily, the repair job doesn’t have to be carried out by a professional because you can do it yourself! Check out some of the best glass repair kits available today on the market.

Benefits of Windshield Repair Kits

• Be safe. It can be hazardous to drive a vehicle with a cracked or chipped windshield, particularly if the damage is directly in your line of sight. The best rock chip repair kit can solve the problem.
• Save money. It costs much less to repair rock chip damage or a cracked windshield than it is to buy a new one. This is especially important if you don’t have insurance that covers windshield damage, you have a high deductible, or your premiums will increase if you replace the windshield.
• Fix the windshield [...]

We will try our best to make certain you are as informed as much as possible when it comes to your car. This is urgent not only for day-to-day maintenance but so you can better understand what your vehicle needs.

 

Oil Filters and Fluids

Periodic oil and filter changes keep your engine clean on the inside. Additives, which break down over time, are also subject to contamination. Other car fluids may require periodic replacement. For example, the majority of automatic transmission failures are heat-related, and automatic transmission fluid breaks down rapidly when subjected to high temperatures. Your car owner’s manual may specify periodic flushing and filling of the brake hydraulic system because contaminated brake fluid may lead to corrosion and other problems in the hydraulic system, especially on cars with antilock brakes (ABS).

Belts and Hoses

At Cary Car Care we urge replacing belts, radiator and heater hoses at specific recommended intervals to prevent [...]