Under-inflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Dover area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don’t have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased...
Here’s a question for Statesboro, GA car owners: How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light? Hey, it’s not there to create ambiance; it’s a warning that something’s wrong. (And, by the way, Homer...
At D & R Car Care we’ve had a lot of Statesboro, Dover, and Oliver clients asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that’s been building for several years in GA. The median age of personal vehicles...
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Statesboro auto owners can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on GA highways. If one of the...
Today in our D & R Car Care blog, we’re going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your pickup isn’t the only aspect of your life in Statesboro with recommended intervals: Let’s start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams....
Welcome to the D & R Car Care automotive blog. Today, let’s talk about the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When talking about stopping power, most Statesboro car owners tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So...
Today we’re talking to Statesboro motorists about shocks and struts. They’re so easy for GA folks to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are really responsible for keeping your tires on the road – so they’re...
A lot of us Statesboro drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We’re picky about color and body style. We’ll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for GA auto owners to customize a vehicle is to get new...
Is your car sometimes hard to start on an early Statesboro morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your car’s fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your...
Service to a vehicle’s power steering system is a key part of preventive maintenance for quick Statesboro motorists. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your pickup’s wheels...
