Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, “You’ve gotta have good brakes. If you’ve got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.” This is why it’s so important for Kent drivers to get a regular brake inspection. An inspection at Central Avenue Automotive will ensure your brake system is operating optimally and prevent… Read more »
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10 Services Kent drivers Often Overlook
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Kent. Some days it’s all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That’s why you’ve gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps – we have to keep track of it all. So let’s talk about schedules. Specifically,… Read more »
Budgeting for Maintenance In Kent, WA
Life’s full of surprises in Kent, WA, some of which cost money. A leaky roof, a broken tooth, or an unexpected car repair. Central Avenue Automotive and AutoNetTV have done some research on how we can budget for proper vehicle care. Most Kent drivers do their best to budget for scheduled vehicle maintenance. What’s hard… Read more »
Automotive Acronyms
The car repair industry is full of acronyms, and sometimes the professionals forget that our customers aren’t as familiar with them as we are! We thought it’d be nice to create a key so you can better understand those odd terms your auto technician is using. Some of the most common automotive acronyms are: LOF… Read more »
Check Your Transmission Fluid
Possibly one of the top neglected services we see here in the shop is transmission fluid service. Transmissions start to fail at 60,000, 70,000, or 80,000 miles due to heat, or due to contaminated fluid. Some manufacturers state that they offer lifetime transmission fluid. There is no such thing. They say this to lower the initial… Read more »
Suspension Service At Central Avenue Automotive In Kent
Suspension systems function effectively for many years and tens of thousands of miles. Eventually, however, SUV suspension components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive around Kent and Burton. As you can imagine, if most of your driving is on smooth WA highways, your shock absorbers will… Read more »
Maintenance Free Myth
Sometimes we hear Kent car owners say, “What’s up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don’t break down.” While it is true that today’s cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexity demands higher tolerances for everything. For… Read more »
How to Manage a Breakdown
No matter how well your vehicle is maintained or how new it is, if you drive long enough, you’re probably eventually have to deal with a breakdown. Even if you’re just having one of those days and your car decides to pile it on, these are a few simple tips on how to effectively manage… Read more »
The Real Price of Car Maintenance
I have been asked this question several times over the years: “How much does car maintenance cost? What will save me the most time and money over all the years that I may own this car? Should I wait for it to break down or should I do preventative maintenance?” Consumer Reports did a study… Read more »
Kent Exhaust And Emissions Service
Many Kent motorists don’t realize that there is more to exhaust system maintanance than just tailpipes and mufflers. And if you can see smoke, or if it’s too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Central Avenue Automotive is really a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, in the U.S., the federal… Read more »
