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If you're like most drivers, you don't think about your brakes until they stop working (and hopefully you're not careening down a mountain road when this happens). But, if you're smart, you'll take good care of your brakes. You'll replace the pads and resurface the rotors as needed. Still, when your mechanic recommends that you get your brake system flushed, do you think should you do it or save…

Tires are one of the most overlooked parts of a car.  Only one out of 10 drivers checks his or her tire pressure correctly.   But the truth is that an under-inflated, over-inflated,  worn down or misaligned tire can be extremely dangerous, particularly in hot summer weather. Tire pressure changes with the rising temperatures -- approximately one to two PSI (pounds per square inch) for every 10-degree increase in outside air temperature. Consult your owner's manual…

We welcome Tonya back to our family as an Assistant Service Manager. Tonya brings with her over 20 years experience in the business. She is originally from Christiansburg, VA and has been living in Concord, NC for over 20 years, now calling it home. She shares her home with her dog "Wiggles."  Tonya used to race cars competitively and now simply enjoys watching the sport. Tonya enjoys working to earn the trust of our customers…

    Jeremie joined our team about 2 years ago, moving here from Phoenix,
    AZ. He previously worked in our Parts Department. With his passion
    to help our customers, he is now working in our Service Department as
    a Service Consultant. Jeremie loves to spend quality time with his
   family. He lives in Concord with his beautiful wife, Natalie, 9 year old
   Kodie, 4 month old son Karter, and a Boston Terrier named Nemo.
   Jeremie likes to…

It used to be that cars and trucks had separate fresh air intakes that allowed air to pass directly from the front of the vehicle to the passenger compartment.

Today, other than through windows, there is usually only one way for fresh air to enter your car through the auto ventilation system, which includes the auto air conditioner. Therefore, all the air that enters your car flows through a cabin filter and then flows through…

Tim has been a technician for two years and was born in the small town of Florence, South Carolina. He is a NASCAR fanatic which is a perfect fit because he has lived in Concord for eleven years. Also, Tim has a passion for working on cars and his primary goal is to become a Master Technician.  Tim is determined to own his own race shop in the future.

Antifreeze protects your engine from both freezing in cold weather and overheating on hot days. It also cuts back on corrosion that can form around the vehicle's battery. It's important to keep equal parts antifreeze and water in your radiator. A ratio of 50:50 is recommended which will keep fluids from freezing when temperatures get as low as 34 degrees Fahrenheit. Fortunately. . .