Monthly Archives: January 2013

garysautorepair Fuel Saving Tip for Florissant: Check Engine Light

garysautorepair Fuel Saving Tip for Florissant: Check Engine Light

Here's a question for Florissant, Missouri : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many conditions that trigger the Check Engine light can hurt your vehicle. A lot.If your date's eyes are smoldering in the soft glow of the Check Engine light, try to think of all the gas money you'll save by getting it fixed. Give garysautorepair a call when you are ready. garysautorepair1779 N Hwy 67Florissant, Missouri 6303331

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Fuel System

Make Your Vehicle Last

Make Your Vehicle Last

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, Missouri folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do without. Most Florissant drivers couldn't afford new vehicles very often, so they had to make them last as long as they could.It's a good thing that vehicles are more reliable these days. They just don't break down as often. And the good news for us Missouri penny pinchers is that a modern vehicle can easily go 200,000 miles/320,000 km with proper care. The engineering and the manufacturing quality is tremendous. The missing ingredient is us Florissant vehicle owners making sure we follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedules.Every time you go a little farther between recommended oil changes, you have created an opportunity for sludge to be formed ... read more

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Maintenance

I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Florissant

I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Florissant

About 90% of our driving decisions in the Florissant area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Florissant drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshield is just dirty. In fact, it's estimated that 46,000,000 drivers across the nation are driving with wipers that can't adequately clear their windshield in a storm.It seems like our wiper blades are always at their worst when we need them the most. If that sounds like you, you've got plenty of company in the Florissant area. 78% of drivers only change their wiper blades after the blades function so poorly that they become a safety hazard.Florissant drivers need to change their thinking. Instead of blades being something to replace when they fail, we need to consider wiper blades as vehicle safety component. Then we'll stay ahead of the ... read more

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Maintenance

Have You Checked Your Headlights?

Have You Checked Your Headlights?

Like everything in the Missouri automotive market, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. Missouri drivers can be safer at night because of it. Good headlights improve visibility on Florissant roads, enabling you to see farther. They also improve your peripheral vision, helping you to see the sides more clearly. The more you can see, the more quickly you can react to road conditions. This is because nearly half of traffic fatalities take place at night. And as Florissant resident population ages, everything that helps older eyes is welcome.Most new vehicles sold in Missouri come with halogen headlamps. A decade ago, halogens were exotic and expensive. Now that they are standard equipment, the price has come way down. Many luxury cars are equipped with high intensity discharge, or HID, headlamps. You have probably seen them on some Florissant roads; they're very bright and have a bluish tint.From behind the wheel, there is no do ... read more

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Parts

Gas Savings in Florissant: Sharpen Your Pencil

Gas Savings in Florissant: Sharpen Your Pencil

High gas prices in Florissant increase the cost of living for Missouri drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Florissant vehicle owners to skimp in other areas – like scheduled maintenance.According to Missouri news reports and automotive industry studies, this is becoming increasingly more common. In fact, nine out of ten personal vehicles on the road have at least one maintenance or repair item that hasn't been done. Some of these items pose serious safety risks. Others are just more likely to make it more expensive to drive. In this area, we can take a lesson from professional Florissant vehicle owners. I'm talking about fleet owners and operators. You know, Florissant folks like the trucking companies and delivery services. Because their livelihood depends on it, they ... read more

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Maintenance
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