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Tips for a “Green” and Environmentally Friendly Car
An Environmentally Friendly Car (or Green Car) whether new or old, big or small is important. There are preventive maintenance steps every vehicle owner can take to make sure their car is as “green” as possible. You can follow a few simple steps to help protect the...
read moreThere’s More To Shocks And Struts Than A Smooth Ride
There is more to shocks and struts than a smooth ride. It’s true… shocks and struts help to provide a smooth ride as you drive your car. What you may not realize is that they also greatly contribute to your ability to maintain control of your car while on the road. ...
read moreMaintaining a Healthy Vehicle
Here at Gill’s Automotive Service Center, we do our best to make sure that you are as informed as possible when it comes to regular vehicle maintenance. This is important, not only for day-to-day maintenance, but so you can better understand...
read moreWant Nachos With Your Jeep Wrangler?
At last week’s SEMA Show (Specialty Equipment Market Association) held in Las Vegas, NV, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler was revealed. We got to see the outside and inside of the new models, but not all the new colors being offered. The blue jeep pictured below is called...
read moreYour Teenage Driver – How Distracted Are They?
Earlier in October, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sponsored Teen Driver Safety Week which highlighted the dangerousness of Distracted Teenage Driving. This particular initiative only lasted for seven days, however, teen driver safety is a...
read moreCheck Engine Light Troubles
Check Engine Light troubles can be a headache for a car owner, but you shouldn't ignore the problem it indicates. When your vehicle’s dreaded "Check Engine" light comes on, you usually feel that sinking feeling. The “Check Engine Light” is a signal from the car’s...
read moreDon’t Let A Timing Belt Ruin Your Engine
As vehicles age and accumulate miles, it’s common for the timing belt to wear out and become compromised. Timing belt replacement is a relatively simple service to perform. However, if a worn out timing belt snaps, it can seriously damage your engine. This can cost...
read moreTo Tow, Or Not To Tow
Deciding whether to tow your vehicle? There are undoubtedly some times when a vehicle, even though it will still drive, should really be towed. Many times, a consumer will drive their vehicle to a repair shop to save money on a tow bill. But at times this can actually...
read moreA Tune Up Is Important To Vehicle Maintenance
A regular Tune Up is a great help when maintaining your car! Would you like your car to last longer? Do you want better fuel mileage? Then you are at the right place. Our A.S.E. certified technicians will help to keep your vehicle ON THE ROAD. Why are Tune Ups...
read moreRegular Vehicle Maintenance = Better Fuel Economy
Here at Gill's Automotive, we always try to stress the importance of regular vehicle maintenance. Just to name a few, we take ourselves to the doctor, our pet's to the vet, run anti-virus software on our computers, and have our furnaces/ac units cleaned to keep them...
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