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8155 ROSWELL ROAD
SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30350

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Saturday & Sunday: Closed

A Tribute to Roderick L. “Rod” McCullough
Founder of McCullough Auto Care & Tire

With heavy hearts, we announce that the McCullough Auto Care family has lost our father, founder, and mentor. Roderick “Rod” L. McCullough passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at the age of 86. A man of integrity, quiet strength, and entrepreneurial spirit, Rod built a lasting legacy in both business and community, leaving behind a life marked by dedication, service, and love for his family.

Roderick moved to the Atlanta area from his native home in Anderson, South Carolina, in the 1960s, focused on starting his family business. He became a successful businessman during the 1970s, owning and operating several Shell service stations throughout the area. In 1969, he founded McCullough Auto Care in Sandy Springs, Georgia, with just $1,200 and a clear vision. Over the decades, Rod grew the business into a trusted name, known for its honest service and family-oriented values.

Rod found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He loved long bike rides, peaceful walks along his favorite beach, and cheering on his beloved Clemson Tigers. Above all, he was most proud of his family. He celebrated their accomplishments with pride and never missed an opportunity to remind others that “family is the most important thing in life.”

Rod’s legacy lives on through his children and grandchildren, many of whom have followed in his footsteps and contributed to the family business.  Through every customer served, every child mentored, and every value passed down, Rod McCullough’s legacy endures — a testament to a life well-lived and a family business built on trust, hard work, and heart.

Your air conditioning system uses refrigerant to create cold air. The most common reasons why your vehicle’s air conditioning system would lose its cold air will have to do with the refrigerant. The first main issue is generally not enough refrigerant. Refrigerant is a gas in the system and very small holes in a hose, seal or coupler can allow enough to leak out to prevent the creation of cold air.

Another potential problem comes from contamination. Over time the inside of the rubber hoses can deteriorate internally and little bits of rubber can clog up various filters and other essential parts of the air conditioning system, preventing proper circulation of the refrigerant. And finally, a component could become worn or broken. So the first step when the vehicle’s air conditioning can’t cool down the family car is to have a thorough air conditioning inspection performed, which includes looking for leaks and worn parts. Federal law requires an inspection before adding refrigerant. Some states do not allow topping off a leaking system. So as you can see, you need a qualified repair technician to properly inspect your air conditioning system, so take your vehicle to your local NAPA AutoCare Center for a complete inspection, proper diagnosis, and repair.

Only once any critical repairs are made can the proper amount and refrigerant be added. At the same time, special oil is added to the system. This oil cools and lubricates various components as it circulates along with the refrigerant. If you have a refrigerant leak, you also have an oil leak – and both must be replenished for proper function and protection of your A/C system.

Sometimes overlooked by many drivers is the fact that a worn serpentine belt (which drives the A/C compressor) leads to belt slippage, which puts additional strain on the compressor. Replacing your serpentine belt and belt tensioner on schedule at your local NAPA AutoCare Center will extend the life of your A/C compressor and other important belt-driven accessories. So when it comes to air conditioning, leave it to the professionals at your NAPA AutoCare Center.