Have you ever been driving down a dark country road at night and the car coming toward you in the other direction has only one functioning headlight? This situation can usually put us on high alert. Or even worse, have you ever felt concerned when you were driving in fog combined with darkness?
The past few years, winters have been pretty harsh here in New Jersey. Shoveling your car out from snow and ice isn’t very much fun. Even less fun is having to deal with car problems on a cold, wintry morning… or evening. Cold weather can wreak all sorts of havoc on a vehicle, especially if you haven’t been keeping up with maintenance. Here are some tips to help you keep your vehicle running right to avoid these 5 common winter car problems.
This month, Geller’s Automotive is celebrating 20 years in business. They opened in 1999, in Hopatcong, and moved to Byram in 2010. Under the management of owner, Scott Geller, their hardworking and knowledgeable team has earned them the reputation of being one of the area’s most trusted automotive care and repair shops.
There are a lot of factors that impact the overall performance and longevity of your vehicle. Imagine how much wear and tear your vehicle goes through each time you drive. Two factors that have major impacts on vehicle wear and tear are the engine temperatures and vibration. This is especially true when it comes to the life of belts and hoses.
With today’s vehicles and the way they run so well, it’s somewhat easy to forget about maintenance. Before you know it, you’ve accumulated a lot of mileage. While it may appear that your vehicle is running well, in time, forgetting about or forgoing routine maintenance can take a toll on engine life. Not only does it dramatically lessen the life of your vehicle, you will also begin to notice you are paying more for repairs and fuel. The key to increasing vehicle longevity is to take an active role in car maintenance – checking under the hood. Read on to learn more.
Your vehicle is equipped with a set of wheel bearings for each wheel. They are made up of steel balls that are held together by a metal ring. Installed on a metal axle shaft inside the wheel hub, they help reduce the friction as the wheels spin. When one or more wheel bearings go bad, you will begin to notice certain symptoms. This blog post will identify those symptoms so you can get your vehicle repaired before something serious occurs.
Yes, you can keep your vehicle on the road and running efficiently for a long time… with proper care, that is. Even if you are leasing a vehicle, it’s still a prudent idea to implement the 8 things we will discuss in this blog post. Why? You will avoid expensive repair bills and your vehicle will run better. Even more importantly, you will feel confident in the safety of your engine systems when you know you’ve taken the proper steps to maintain your vehicle. In fact, the more effort you put into vehicle maintenance, the longer it will last.
No one wants to hear their vehicle may have transmission problems. So much so, that vehicle owners often neglect doing anything about maintaining or fixing the transmission. What ends up happening is that what would have been a minor issue becomes a major and expensive transmission repair. It’s always best to keep up with maintenance on the transmission by having the fluid and filter changed when it should. Likewise, it’s prudent to deal with a manual transmission or an automatic transmission repair issue as soon as possible.
Having the oil and oil filter changed when it should be is a necessary step in keeping your vehicle’s engine running smoothly. As your vehicle begins to age, this becomes more vital to its continued longevity and engine performance. With an older vehicle, you will find you may have to add engine oil in between oil changes. Even in newer engines and with the use of synthetic oils, there is a normal amount of oil consumption that occurs. Normal oil consumption is not what will be discussed in this blog post. Instead, we will discuss excessive burning of oil and an oil leak in older vehicles.
If you haven’t thought about cleaning your vehicle’s fuel system, you’re not alone. Most people end up neglecting this important aspect of car maintenance. A clean fuel system is key in vehicle power, performance, fuel economy and driveability. A dirty fuel system can affect a number of systems in your vehicle. It will also cause you to pay more for repairs down the road.
