It’s always important to stick with a regular maintenance schedule with your vehicles. However, even if you are diligent with bringing your vehicle for maintenance every six months, certain minor issues can happen between visits that you can often take care of on your own. One of these is running out of different types of fluids that make your car operate. If you are comfortable enough with changing or replacing fluids in your vehicle, here are some mistakes you need to avoid.
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Never Make These Mistakes With Fluids In Your Vehicle
By Bill DeBoer on Dec 22, 2020 11:56:44 AM
Topics: carmaintenance auto repair
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Be Patient And Evaluate All Options When You Experience A Vehicle Breakdown
By Bill DeBoer on Dec 17, 2020 9:45:00 AM
Cars can create a lot of emotions for people. In some ways, they are an extension of your personality when you think of your car’s color and style. It connects you to many things you have to do throughout the day, and you may spend hours in your vehicle every day. While positive emotions are common when the vehicle is running smoothly, those emotions can turn negative quickly when it breaks down. Instead of making an emotional decision to get a new vehicle in these situations, be patient, and follow these tips.
Topics: auto repair
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Break Quarantine Boredom With These Five Car-Related Activities
By Bill DeBoer on Dec 15, 2020 11:58:44 AM
As we head into the winter months, our health and safety become even more of a priority. With CDC recommendations on social distancing and quarantining likely having more of a focus this winter, we understand how stressful this can be for people. Quarantine boredom is very real, and we hope to help you by offering these car-related quarantine activities you can safely enjoy with your family.
Topics: DeBoer's Auto
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Important Information To Know About Car Warranty Companies
By Bill DeBoer on Dec 10, 2020 12:45:07 PM
Have you ever gotten a phone call or a letter in the mail regarding your expired car warranty? If so, you may have been offered the opportunity to purchase an additional warranty for a certain price that claims to cover everything on your vehicle so you won’t have to pay anything out of pocket for repairs. While some of these companies may be legitimate, it’s important to do some homework before accepting an attractive offer. The last thing you want to do is end up paying more in the long run for warranty coverage than you would actual repairs if you paid out of pocket. Here’s what you should know about car warranty companies.
Topics: DeBoer's Auto auto repair extended warranty car warranty
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Winter Car Care Tips To Protect Your Vehicle
By Bill DeBoer on Dec 8, 2020 11:45:00 AM
The winter season is particularly hard on vehicles. In addition to the snow and ice, road salt and other items used to keep the roads safe can potentially damage your vehicle. Rusting and other issues can cause your vehicle to deteriorate prematurely, but the good news is most of these problems are preventable. Here are some proactive steps to take to protect your car as much as possible this winter.
Topics: DeBoer's Auto auto repair
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Play our Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt and win AAA membership
By Bill DeBoer on Dec 3, 2020 11:39:54 AM
#Light Up Your Drive
☃️Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt🎄
Are you and the family bored? Go for a drive! This safe, socially distanced Scavenger Hunt will have you making your life Merry and Bright in no time. Pack some hot chocolate, drive around your town, and look for Holiday Lights, just like you did when you were a kid.
Each week we will pick a category from this list.
Topics: Scavenger Hunt
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Why Using Top Tier Fuel In Your Vehicle Is Important
By Bill DeBoer on Dec 1, 2020 11:45:00 AM
In the 1990s, the Clean Air Act was put into place that regulated the mixture of the gasoline that’s put into vehicles. It set forth some bare minimum requirements for the mixture of gasoline as well as made some strong suggestions regarding the amount of detergent to use in the fuel dispensed at pumps. The problem people were experiencing in the 1990s and even today is the buildup of carbon in vehicles. The hopeful solution with this is top tier fuel. Only some gas stations in the area offer top tier fuel, but you can also search on the AAA app to find locations that offer it. Here are some of the reasons why top tier fuel is worth it.
Topics: DeBoer's Auto auto repair Top Tier Fuels top tier gas
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Why Some Mechanics Offer Better Value Than Others
By Bill DeBoer on Nov 24, 2020 11:45:00 AM
Shopping for a mechanic can be an overwhelming process for some people due to the various options available. The default decision many people make involves choosing the mechanic that offers the lowest price. While you may get lucky and find the highest quality mechanic at the lowest price in the area, chances are you’ll be sacrificing some important things and potentially end up spending more money in the long-term. The one thing you should focus on instead is value. Here are some ways that specific mechanics offer better value than others.
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Benefits Of A Remote Starter For Your Vehicle
By Bill DeBoer on Nov 19, 2020 11:45:00 AM
Do you ever wish your car was warmed up for you before you go to work on a cold morning? Or how about not having to spend several minutes in the cold vehicle allowing it to defrost your windshield? Many new vehicles come equipped with remote starters to solve both of these problems, but you can also have one installed in your existing vehicle. Having a warm vehicle on a cold winter morning is one of the major benefits of having a remote starter, and here are a few others as well.
Topics: auto repair
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5 Ways To Prepare Your Vehicle For The Winter Months
By Bill DeBoer on Nov 17, 2020 11:45:00 AM
Winter weather will be here before you know it, so now is the time to start preparing your vehicle. The last thing you want to happen is getting stranded in your driveway and not being able to go to work because of a dead battery or having to wait for several minutes for the windshield to defrost. There are plenty of other safety concerns to be aware of as well when it comes to driving during the winter. We’ve got you covered with five ways to prepare your vehicle for the winter months.