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How to Jump a Car in 7 Steps
Learning how to jump a car can be useful for the days when you’re out running errands and your vehicle won’t start. Charging a dead car battery may seem simple, but it involves more than just connecting a charger.Learn how to safely jumpstart your car from our certified automotive technician at Meineke. […]
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4/18/2022
Four Fuel-efficient Ways to Ease the Pain at the Pump
When fuel costs rise, there’s only one way to ease pain at the pump – improve fuel efficiency. It’s an obvious solution that is immediately followed by a voice in your head that says, “but how?”. Here are four simple ways to answer that question and maximize your mileage every time you get […]
5/21/2021
Is Your Car Road Trip Ready?
The sun is out, the grass is green and we’re all tired of sitting inside. The open roads are calling your name and are looking to take you away. You can never be too careful about summer car care when pre-trip maintenance is involved. It is unlikely anyone has ever traveled and regretted spending […]
8/23/2019
Car Tune Up: Warning Signs & Complete Checklist
A car tune up can certainly be an ambiguous request or service, as it can mean different things for different people. Some car owners refer to an auto tune up as merely a regular check-up, to make sure that their car is in good shape and everything is working correctly. Others may refer to an […]
8/22/2019
How To Wash A Car
Most careful and cautious car owners are well-aware of regular maintenance and tune-ups for their vehicle, whether it’s a car, truck, SUV or any automobile. However, washing and cleaning cars is often overlooked and considered just a cosmetic or vanity exercise. But that’s not the case, and properly and effectively and correctly washing your […]
8/19/2019
What is a CVT Transmission? How It Works – Pros and Cons
If you’re shopping for a new vehicle, you may come across the term CVT Transmission. What does this term mean? And more pointedly, is it something you should buy – or something you should avoid? What is CVT? CVT stands for continuously variable transmission, which is different from a conventional automatic transmission. The […]
7/5/2019
Can You Use Dish Soap to Wash Your Car?
We’ve all wondered. There’s no shame in asking the common question: Can you wash your car with dish soap? There are many opinions on this one, but the most accurate answer is no. Let’s take a deeper look at why. Is Dish Soap Safe to Wash a Car? If you think about […]
5/14/2019
6 Signs of a Bad Wheel Bearing
You already know your car cannot function safely without sturdy and properly fit wheels. A wheel is complex, and several components must be integrated for it to function safely—including the bearings. If you’re driving on the highway and a wheel breaks off, it’s because a wheel bearing failed. What are the signs of […]
12/8/2018
How Does an Automatic Transmission Work
Automatic and manual transmissions do basically the same thing—but if you’ve driven them both then you know they work in very different ways. Essentially, an automatic simplifies the driving experience considerably. Unlike driving a manual, there is no clutch pedal to contend with. Even more significantly, there is no gear shift for drivers to […]
11/22/2018
How to Clean a Car Battery
If you have an old battery or a mechanical failing, that’s probably going to require intervention from an automotive specialist. But if the problem is simply that the terminals on your battery need to be cleaned, that’s something you can do yourself. Here’s what you need to do to make sure your battery […]