Category: Auto Care
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TPMS: What Your Meineke Mechanic Wants You to Know
Understanding TPMS: Why it Matters to You and Your Vehicle Here in Elizabethtown, Technology goes a long way to making our lives better and easier; from rescue drones to our car’s TPMS. But what does it mean if your Meineke mechanic mentions TPMS? And how does it help you and your car or truck? When…
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Catalytic Converter: Keeping Your Lungs Safe from Harm
What Does Your Car’s Catalytic Converter Do and Why Is It Important? Here in St. Matthews we love the wide, open spaces in our beautiful parks. And part of keeping our air clean is the unassuming job of your car or tuck’s catalytic converter. In fact, it’s your car’s catalytic converter that plays a crucial…
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Bleeding Your Brakes: What You Need to Know
Bleeding Your Brakes is an Affordable Way to Ensure You Are Safe on the Road As Radcliff digs out from the historic storm and the roads continue to be blanketed with snow amidst another artic blast, it’s more important than ever that our car and truck brakes are in top condition. And bleeding your brakes…
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Warranties: How to Make Sure Yours Stay Valid
How to Maintain Your Car or Truck to Ensure Its Warranties Remain Valid As winter weather affects our Louisville roadways, it quickly becomes the cause of numerous accidents and hazards. But, when you purchase a new car or truck, the manufacturer’s warranty offers peace of mind. Because it covers repairs and replacements for certain parts…
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Winter Motor Oil: Do We Need It in Kentucky?
What Is Winter Grade Motor Oil, and Do You Need It This Winter in Kentucky? Snow fall continues in the Louisville area as winter is in full force with wind and ice. So, as the temperatures dip, it’s a good idea to think of the winter challenges your vehicle’s engine face. And one critical factor…
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Broken Defroster: How to Prevent Defroster Failure
The Importance of Your Car’s Defroster and How to Maintain It When winter weather sets in here in Louisville, your car’s defroster becomes an unsung hero. Because as this winter storm sets in and the snow falls, ensuring your visibility on the road by clearing fog, frost, and ice from your windshield is imperative. And…
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Car Engine Distributor: What it Does and Why it’s Important
What Does Your Car Engine’s Distributor Do and How to Spot a Failing One While modern cars often use distributor-less ignition systems, many older and classic vehicles still rely on distributors. And for many drivers in Louisville, their classic car or truck has been their sidekick in adventure throughout their lives. So, if your vehicle…
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Radiator Rust: Everything You Need to Know
How Rust Corrosion Can Affect Your Radiator and How to Prevent It With much of Louisville’s attention focused on winter storms, it’s difficult to think of more mundane things like radiator rust in your vehicle’s cooling system. But, rust corrosion in your radiator is more than just a cosmetic issue; it can significantly impact your…
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Used Vehicle Inspection: How to Get the Best for Your Money
A Used Vehicle Inspection by a Trusted Mechanic Before Buying is Worth the Investment It’s been a little more than one year since sports betting became legal in Kentucky. And while placing a bet on your favorite team can be a fun gamble, gambling on an investment like a used car is not a good…
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Hello 2025! Regular Auto Maintenance is Your Best Resolution
Make Regular Auto Maintenance Part of Your 2025 New Year’s Resolutions As we step into 2025 with celebrations in Louisville, many of us are setting goals to improve our health, finances, and overall well-being. But have you considered adding your vehicle to that list? Because, regular automotive maintenance is not just about keeping your car…