Your car, “Old Faithful,” is paid off or almost paid off. You toy with the idea of buying a new one, but would really like to keep using that monthly money for other things. You like the look and smell of a new vehicle, we all do, but does anyone really like the payments that… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Maintenance
The Importance of Using the Correct Motor Oil
Motor oil is often referred to as the lifeblood of our vehicles. It performs many important functions. • It acts as a lubricant for the engine parts. • It helps protect the emission system. • It provides enhanced fuel economy. If you’ve ever taken the time to peruse the array of oils available today at… Read more »
The Real Cost of Ownership
Taking a look at a 2013 study provides some eye-opening data that may make you think twice about the kind of car you own, your driving habits, and whether you should shop around for auto insurance or the lowest gas prices. Different car types equal different costs AAA calculated the average costs for six different… Read more »
Should I Buy a New Car?
With car dealers practically giving away vehicles — or so they make it seem until you read the fine print, and let’s be honest, most of us don’t — and car and truck buyers getting approved for low and even no-interest car loans, a shiny new set of wheels might look tempting these days. However,… Read more »
When Should You Replace Your Air Filter?
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your SUV engine needs a clean air filter to operate efficiently. Let’s go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on WA interstates, twenty pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas that weighs… Read more »
Budget For Maintenance in Kent
Sometimes busy Kent residents dream about going back to the “simpler” days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Auburn in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today’s automobiles have significantly reduced the amount of time Kent… Read more »
Getting a Spring and Fall Tuneup
When I was a kid in Kent, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for a Spring and Fall tuneup. I was telling a friend that it’s about time to go in for my checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don’t need seasonal service. My friend is… Read more »
Is it Time to Replace the Rotors and Calipers?
WHY DO I NEED TO REPLACE ROTORS AND CALIPERS WITH MY BRAKES AND BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT? Many of our customers assume that when the bring their vehicle in to Central Avenue Automotive for brake service and brake pad replacement that you can just resurface the rotors and install new pads. In some cases, this is… 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 »
