Posted on 2/19/2015
GET READY WINTER SPECIALS Pre-Owned/Used Cars For Sale, Tires, Batteries, Services & More SEE OUR COUPONS & DISCOUNTS PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE www.MechanicsDirect.com Will Your Car Leave You Stranded In The Dead of Winter? TOP 5 THINGS TO HAVE CHECKED RIGHT NOW Battery - Sufficient Charging Capacity to Start Every Time? Anti-freeze, Radiator & Hoses - Strength & Condition? Tires - Enough Traction in the Snow & Emergency Maneuvering? Brake Fluid - High Moisture Content = Long Stopping Distances! Brake Pads/Rotors/Calipers - Worn/Stuck = Long Uneven Stops! Is Your Battery & Antifreeze Up For This Winter's Challenge? Come in for your Free Charging System Test on Your Car to make sure your battery will Not Leave You Stuck this Winter!Did You Know... All Of Our Replacement Batteries are of BETTER QUALITY than what Originally came with your car & for the Same or BETTER PRICE! ... read more
Posted on 2/13/2015
While the winter is not over yet and more snow is on the way, most of us just want to get to where we are going as fast as possible, so we can get back home or to work to warm up again! We can use all the help we can get trying to see around corners and over the mountainous snow banks. I forgot to install my periscope before the winter started this year…do you think that will be a new feature on the 2016 cars? So, I thought maybe we shouldn’t forget some simple winter car tips to keep us safe while driving from place to place this winter. Since cleaning off your car has become an exhausting, almost daily ritual, don’t become complacent regarding your safety or those of your loved ones. So here are some of my tips: Make sure that the tail pipe or pipes, in the case of a dual exhaust, are clear of snow & ice. Clear off your car roof. This is for your safety as well as the vehicles behind you. How often have you seen a car where the snow has slid off of the ... read more