Maintenance
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We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Connecticut folks were real sticklers ab...Published on: May 04, 2012 -
{{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/SerpentineBelt_0909_SusanJoel_SN_s.jpg') }} All Wallingford service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. T...Published on: May 10, 2012 -
Recalls are pretty serious for Wallingford residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Wallingford residents still might want to know about. For these...Published on: May 18, 2012 -
When it comes to their vehicles, some Wallingford residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to r...Published on: May 29, 2012 -
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Wallingford, Connecticut: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is ...Published on: Jun 08, 2012 -
When your vehicle breaks down in the Wallingford, Connecticut, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life,...Published on: Jun 21, 2012 -
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's u...Published on: Aug 24, 2012
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Every Wallingford car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: Fir...Published on: Aug 30, 2012 -
Buying a new car in Wallingford is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do yo...Published on: Sep 27, 2012 -
Today in our Wallingford Tire & Auto blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Wallingford with recommended int...Published on: Nov 22, 2012
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So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Wallingford?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all...Published on: Dec 06, 2012
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Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving o...Published on: Dec 12, 2012 -
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...Published on: Dec 20, 2012
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A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Connecticut news. Wallingford people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a g...Published on: Jan 25, 2013
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There's a segment of the Wallingford area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. {{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/MaintenanceFreeMyth_SusanneTimothy_Split_s.jpg') ...Published on: May 24, 2013 -
High gas prices in Wallingford increase the cost of living for Connecticut drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a la...Published on: Jun 05, 2013 -
Connecticut service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Wallingford drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of ...Published on: Feb 11, 2014
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The hottest Connecticut news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Wallingford. If you feel like most of your ...Published on: Mar 04, 2014 -
Sometimes busy Wallingford 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 Connecticut in a Mod...Published on: Sep 26, 2014
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A generation ago, Wallingford drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot l...Published on: Feb 19, 2015