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I just bought a high-mileage car. What should I do to keep it running?

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Mechanic BobFebruary 18, 2020

Congratulations! Nothing wrong with driving a high-mileage vehicle. The median age of a vehicle on the road today is 11 years. Most cars can go for 200,000-250,000 miles or more with proper maintenance. Pre-purchase Inspection Did you have Bob’s Auto … Continue reading →

Second Largest Investment

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Mechanic BobFebruary 5, 2020

Your vehicle is likely your second largest investment, with your home being number one. Just like your home, you really do need to invest in maintenance work for your vehicle. The Car Care Council, www.carcare.org, conducted a survey and … Continue reading →

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Here is a link to more details about tread depth.

https://bobsautolax.com/whats-penny-tric

Hope you are getting ready for this up coming season that will be here before we can say “winter”.

Back to School Time

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Mechanic BobAugust 6, 2019

It’s that time of year again. Yep, time to get ready to head back to school! It can be a crazy time, even for the most organized person. For many, it will include buying new clothes, school supplies, and backpacks. … Continue reading →

Maintenance on Today’s Cars’ Engines

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Mechanic BobApril 29, 2019

The engines for our newer vehicles continues to change. Which means that the routine maintenance they require continues to change as well. Manufacturers and consumers have seen big changes in fuel economy, mileage and engine power for today’s vehicles. … Continue reading →

What Tunes Do You Like On Your Spring Road Trip?

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Mechanic BobApril 9, 2019

A spring road trip… here we come! Many of us are ready to take a spin out of town when spring weather arrives each year. The Car Care Council has published the results of a nationwide survey of … Continue reading →

We are traveling in our car for the holidays. What should we do before we leave?

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Mechanic BobNovember 12, 2018

Holiday traveling is something many of us look forward to. Unfortunately too many people forget about their car until the last minute. Ugh! Glad you are thinking ahead and preparing your car for the holiday travel; whether it be for … Continue reading →

How Often Should I Visually Inspect My Vehicle?

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Mechanic BobOctober 8, 2018

We recommend to inspect your vehicle once a month. This will help keep tabs on any issues that you can see. It’s a good idea to take some notes on what you see. Write down your mileage as well. Is … Continue reading →

April is Car Care Month

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Mechanic BobApril 9, 2018

April is Car Care Month. The entire month is dedicated to vehicle maintenance and getting ready for Summer! Mother Nature, did you hear that word, SUMMER? Despite the weather outside, summer-like temperatures will be here before we know it. Will … Continue reading →