Older Vehicles
We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it rolling down while you're running your errands. So you decide you'll use the parking brake. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on March 20, 2022
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on October 24, 2021
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Dexter area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication that...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on August 22, 2021
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Dexter. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are expos...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on August 15, 2021
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Dexter area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Dexter area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on June 13, 2021
As the weather changes over from hot to colder, drivers will have to deal with more slippery streets. And it's important to know how to drive with the brakes you have on your vehicle. In the 1970s, anti-lock braking systems (ABS) started to be installed on vehicles and they've been a game chang...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on May 23, 2021
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on March 28, 2021
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Dexter drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Dexter area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when famili...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on October 25, 2020
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Dexter drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoes ar...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on October 18, 2020
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Dexter driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter wil...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on June 14, 2020
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