The Mechanic's Corner
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Even though summer doesn’t officially start until later in June, we’re already feeling the heat here in the South. One of the things most car owners don’t think about until there is a problem is their vehicle cooling system. This system is responsible for keeping your engine at the necessary operating temperature so it doesn’t get too hot when you’re driving.
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Summer isn’t officially here in Texas yet, but Austin drivers are already feeling the heat as we all switch on our cars’ air conditioners. Having a poorly performing AC system, or worse yet, a broken one, can easily turn a quick drive into the longest, hottest few minutes of your life.
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Summer is upon us once again, so what to do with all this great Texas weather? Road trip! Whether it’s just for the day or for a long weekend, the Lone Star State’s beautiful summers with blue skies and sunny afternoons provide the perfect stage for family car rides through the country. And with Austin being perfectly situated in Central Texas, most destinations are easily within a few hour’s drive from the state capital. Here are a few family-friendly events taking place over the following summer months.
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Spring is upon Central Texas. Even though a lot of our birds don’t migrate South for the winter, they surely seem to get more active as it gets warmer. With this comes the dreaded bird bombs that every owner of a perfectly washed car has experienced. Even though you can’t control when nature strikes, you can at least control how it affects your automobile.
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A clean engine air filter is important to the optimal performance of your car. Making sure your air filter is in good shape and free of dirt and debris will result in better gas mileage, better acceleration, lower emissions, longer engine life and overall top engine performance.
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If the dogwood trees we have already started to see blooming are any indication, then Spring may be here just a little bit earlier this year. Even though we are still a couple of months out from our rainiest time of year, there are still some good Spring driving practices you might want to keep in mind.
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Besides the headlights and horn, your brakes are probably one of the most important safety features of your car that you can directly control. They’re also not something you tend to think about until you need them repaired, but how do you know when there’s a problem? Here are several diagnostic checks you can do yourself to decide if you need a professional auto repair technician to fix your brakes.
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It’s official! Central Texas is no longer in a drought with all the rain we received last year. Couple that with the mild winter we’ve had and you’ve got a pretty nice Spring to look forward to. Here are some great event destinations just a few hours’ drive from Austin for weekend fun over each of the next few months.
Read MoreThe Auto Stoppe in Austin, TX is a family owned and operated auto repair shop since 1980. Our ASE certified mechanics perform complete auto repair services including tires, brakes, air conditioners, suspension, alignments, tune-ups, electrical, computer diagnostics and more.
