If there’s one constant that Kent drivers are always painfully aware of, it’s the rising price of gas. For some, the obvious answer for saving some gas money is to buy a more fuel-efficient vehicle. For the rest of us, we can’t just go out and buy a new hybrid, so we need to improve… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Maintenance
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 »
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 »
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 »
Keep Your Kent Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
Hey Kent auto owners – this is something really amazing: For every gallon of gas your SUV burns, it uses 12,000 gallons of air. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean. That’s like a hundred gallons of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of… Read more »
Synthetic Oil For Kent Autos
If you aren’t currently using synthetic motor oil in your Kent vehicle, maybe now’s the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn’t gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and it doesn’t vaporize as easily. It protects better in severe driving… Read more »
Central Avenue Automotive Helps You Decipher The Menu Board: Part 2
Your browser does not support video Kent service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Kent drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Central Avenue Automotive fuel system… Read more »
Professional Service Beats the Quick Lube
When you have an oil change performed, it’s crucial that all other fluids are inspected at the same time. For example, we see vehicles that have brake fluid leaks. I had a vehicle that was in the shop this morning with a brake light that was on, but the owner had the oil changed yesterday…. Read more »
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last At Central Avenue Automotive
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the news. Kent people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel economy and receive a government rebate. A lot of Kent motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They’re good commuters, grocery getters or toy… Read more »
