Want To Keep Your Vehicle Longer? Here’s How

There are plenty of reasons for wanting to hold onto your car, SUV or pickup truck these days. The cost of new vehicles has accelerated alongside costs for raw materials and the shortage of computer chips, driving the average price up to nearly $50,000. The auto mechanics at Al's One Stop Auto are certified experts at caring for vehicles that have racked up some mileage, and we have the diagnostic and repair technology to ensure that every vehicle we service leaves our shop safe and fully prepared to meet the rigors of the road.

If taking the right steps to get longer life from your vehicle has been on your mind, here are a few tips:

• Consult the manual: That owner's manual gathering dust in your glove compartment contains some vital information about the manufacturer’s suggestions for what systems and equipment to service or replace and when to do it; what the warning lights on your dashboard mean; and lots of answers to other questions you may have. 

• Come up for air: Maintaining the proper air pressure in your vehicle’s tires helps them last longer, saves gas and provides enhanced safety. The correct tire pressure can be found on the tire sidewall or the driver-side door frame.

• Light it up: Cloudiness in the lenses of older headlights can be buffed out by using one of the products at your auto parts store, or look for a DIY fix online.

• Blade runner: Make sure the wiper blades, including the rear one, are changed regularly for maximum visibility. 

• Save your seat: Keep small upholstery rips from becoming larger with a needle and thread if they’re cloth, or a repair kit if they’re leather or vinyl.

Today’s vehicles are built to last longer than in the past, and the expert auto mechanics at Al's One Stop Auto can keep them running safely and smoothly for miles to come. Contact us today for more about our services.