About 90% of our driving decisions are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important. Most Auburn motorists have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our SUV windshield is very dirty. In fact, it’s estimated… Read more »
Posts By: Central Avenue Automotive
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Auburn area shoe stores? When buying a running shoe, is quality important? Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous? Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price? Is the… Read more »
Which Item is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Kent?
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Kent? Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Kent – approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New airbags… Read more »
Maintaining Your High Mileage Vehicle
Before the recession hit, the median age for cars in the Kent WA area was over nine years, and two-thirds boasted over 75,000 miles. At Central Avenue Automotive, we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. Many people in the area are keeping their vehicles longer than ever before. The economy has influenced that,… Read more »
Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance For Kent Drivers
Hello, Kent car owners. Let’s talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine. Kent auto owners don’t need to filter their fuel because it has… Read more »
What To Do In Case of a Car Accident
Screeching tires, crunching metal – it’s an accident! If you’ve ever been in a car accident in Kent or Auburn, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It’s hard to think straight and know what to do. Let’s review what you should do in case of an accident: When an accident… Read more »
Deciphering the Central Avenue Automotive Menu Board
Let’s talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Kent, WA service centers like Central Avenue Automotive have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don’t know what these services really are unless they ask. Let’s go down a typical list, in alphabetical order, starting with air conditioning service. Feel… Read more »
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Central Avenue Automotive
At AutoNetTV we love doughnuts. So let’s pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for today’s discussion about upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don’t eat them now – your going to need them later. Many Kent motorists want to accessorize their car – you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest… Read more »
Treat Your Power Steering Right
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering so many car owners have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your SUV steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent years, a lot… Read more »
Tricks to Save Gas
No one likes high gas prices, but if one good thing has come out of fluctuating fuel cost, it’s that people are really focused on how to reduce their fuel consumption to save gas. North Americans literally drive billions of miles less each month during times of high fuel prices, but we still need to… Read more »
