Category: Auto Repair
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Warped Rotors: What that Means and What to do About It
What Does It Mean When Your Vehicle’s Rotors Are Warped? Residents in Louisville had a fun night at Christmas Karaoke at Tinsel Tavern last week. And while most of the fun is listening to voices that wobble and warp, what’s not so much fun is when it’s our vehicle’s rotors that wobble and warp. So,…
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Warped Rotor: Resurfacing vs. Replacement. Your Best Option.
What Does a Warped Rotor Mean for Your Car? The last thing we in Louisville need at the start of this busy season, is car issues. So, when this happens, finding the most affordable solution is key. And this is even more important with issues that affect your safety on the road, like your brake…
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Your Car’s Mighty Emergency Brake! How to Keep it Maintained
The Importance of Your Car or Truck’s Parking Brake Winter is here and we in Louisville have been greeted with a winter weather advisory. And this means snow… and lots of it. But, when driving on the road or parking on the streets, we can feel safe because vehicles are equipped with a braking back-up…
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Your Engine’s Blown Head Gasket: Everything You Need to Know
What Is a Blown Head Gasket, How to Spot It, and How to Prevent It Frankfort is the public art capital of Kentucky. But, it’s hard to map out a path through Frankfort to take in all the amazing public art our city has to offer when your car engine has a blown head gasket.…
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Happy Thanksgiving Kentucky! From Your Family at Meineke
Happy Thanksgiving to Our Meineke Car Care Customers in Kentucky! As the crisp autumn air fills Nicholasville and across Kentucky, we gather with loved ones around the table. So it’s at this time that the team at Meineke in Nicholasville wants to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for you—our loyal customers. Because…
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Rusted Muffler? How it Happened & How to Prevent It
What Causes Your Car or Truck’s Muffler to Rust and How to Prevent It Imagine you’re headed to a fun filled Thanksgiving Day at family’s in Buckner. But, before hopping into your car, you notice your muffler is sadly rusted. Your vehicle’s muffler plays a critical role in reducing noise and directing exhaust safely away…
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My Turn Signals Aren’t Working! What You Need to Know.
Why Aren’t My Car Turn Signals Working? Your safety on the roads in Shelbyville is important to the team here at Meineke. And turn signals are essential for safe driving. So when they stop working, it’s not only inconvenient but also a safety hazard. Therefore, the experts at Meineke in Shelbyville examine some common reasons…
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What to do if Your Brake Lights Fail While Driving
What to Do If Your Brake Lights Stop Working While Driving Thanksgiving Day and it’s fun fill-filled events are approaching. And for many of us in Elizabethtown, that means hitting the road to travel to loved ones. But, imagine driving on the highway and discovering that your brake lights aren’t working. Without a doubt, this…
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OBD: What it Means and Why it’s So Important
What Is Your Vehicle’s OBD and Why Is It Important? Seems like here in St. Matthews, healthcare is easily available anywhere; like your local grocery store. And just like information about your health is important, so too is information about your car or truck’s health. So, that’s why your car or truck’s On-Board Diagnostics (OBD)…
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Keepin’ It Fresh! The Importance of Your Cabin Air Filter
How to Keep Your Vehicle’s Cabin Air Filter in Top Shape Fall is here in Louisville; kicked off with fun events from the North American Champion Rodeo to the Louisville Chocolate, Wine and Whiskey Festival. But attending any of these events (especially the rodeo), leaves you car or truck’s A/C air filter as risk of…