Maintenance
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Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Frederick drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule....Published on: Dec 11, 2009 -
As Frederick consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Maryland, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and m...Published on: Dec 23, 2009 -
At Advanced Automotive Repair we've had a lot of Frederick customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for ...Published on: Jan 08, 2010
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People in Frederick have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much hig...Published on: Feb 19, 2010 -
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Frederick, Maryland: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great...Published on: Mar 10, 2010 -
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Frederick?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all b...Published on: Apr 06, 2010 -
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Frederick?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpasse...Published on: Apr 21, 2010
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Buying a new car in Frederick is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you ...Published on: Jul 15, 2010
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If you've ever been driving around Frederick and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put ...Published on: Aug 05, 2010 -
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Advanced Automotive Repair for a checkup and he said...Published on: Sep 23, 2010 -
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...Published on: Oct 13, 2010
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Myths passed around our Frederick, Maryland community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for...Published on: Dec 30, 2010 -
The median age for cars in the Frederick, Maryland area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Advanced Automotive Repair we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. I...Published on: Jan 13, 2011 -
These days many people in the Frederick area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a...Published on: May 11, 2011
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Every Frederick car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First...Published on: Sep 07, 2011 -
{{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/SerpentineBelt_0909_SusanJoel_SN_s.jpg') }} All Frederick service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The...Published on: Dec 06, 2011 -
When it comes to their vehicles, some Frederick residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to rem...Published on: Mar 01, 2012 -
High gas prices in Frederick increase the cost of living for Maryland drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger ...Published on: Mar 23, 2012 -
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's u...Published on: Apr 12, 2012
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A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Maryland news. Frederick people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a govern...Published on: Apr 26, 2012