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Prep Your Car for Spring

Prep Your Car for Spring

Spring is the time for reviving your vehicle after the cold months! Follow these 6 steps to prep your vehicle for the new season. S: Survey your Brakes. Snow, slush, and salt can take a toll on your braking system. Test your brakes for any squeaking or grinding noises, and sto ... read more

Tips for Safe Snow Driving

Tips for Safe Snow Driving

Snowy roads require extra caution and preparedness for drivers! Below are 10 tips for navigating the snowy roads to ensure a safe and stress-free journey through winter conditions. Prepare Your Vehicle:​Winter Tires. Invest in quality winter tires with deep ... read more

A Comprehensive Guide to Winter Vehicle Maintenance

A Comprehensive Guide to Winter Vehicle Maintenance

With winter quickly approaching, it is crucial to ensure your vehicle is prepared to handle the challenges that come with colder temperatures and icy roads. Follow this guide to take the essential steps that will keep your vehicle in top shape during the winter months! 1. Check and Change F ... read more

Car Owner's New Year's Resolutions

Car Owner's New Year's Resolutions

The new year is the perfect time to set new goals and resolutions! Your car is a part of your family - trusted to safely take you everywhere you go. Here are some important car maintenance resolutions to start practicing in 2023, and Craftsman Auto Care is here to help ... read more

Car Maintenance Checklist

Car Maintenance Checklist

Caring for your vehicle can help to improve its performance and longevity. A car maintenance checklist can make vehicle ownership simple- saving you time and money in the future. Regular maintenance can help to identify and address any small or underlying issues before they get more severe and more ... read more

Get Good Miles Per Gallon and Start Saving

Get Good Miles Per Gallon and Start Saving

Get Good Miles Per Gallon and Start Saving Miles per gallon, MPG, is the distance that your car can travel per gallon of fuel. Also referred to as gas mileage, it is important to know the fast facts of how much fuel your car burns in comparison to the distance covered driving aroun ... read more

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Summer Car Tire Maintenance and Care Tips

Summer Car Tire Maintenance and Care Tips

With vacation season among us, we’re here to share the importance of car tire maintenance before you hit the road. Check out our list of the top tips for car tire maintenance to keep in mind this summer. Top Car Tire Maintenance TipsCheck Your Tire Pressure ... read more

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Tires

See Clearly! Headlight Restoration

See Clearly! Headlight Restoration

During daylight savings, we drive in the dark more often and definitely need our headlights to be as bright as they can! With the new HID headlights on the newer vehicles, it’s hard to see if you have older headlights that have lost their shine and must compete with this HID technology. We ha ... read more

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Prevent "Car-thritus" Blues

Prevent "Car-thritus" Blues

We’ve noticed an expensive trend that has occurred during the pandemic – putting off regular maintenance for your vehicle, thus a new infliction has surfaced: “Car-thritus Blues” “Car-thritus” (rhymes with arthritis): When your vehicle s ... read more

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Preventative Maintenance / BG Cooling System Service

Preventative Maintenance / BG Cooling System Service

Your cooling system consists of more than just the radiator! The water pump circulates coolant to the engine and heater core then returns it to be cooled. Temperature extremes compromise the entire system with rust, corrosion and sc ... read more

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