How To Tell When You Need Brake Rotor Replacement
The signs that you need to replace your brake pads are much more obvious than when you need brake rotor replacement. Here are some signs that you may need brake rotor replacement. Brake Overheating Long braking or ‘riding the brakes’ can quickly deform or warp a brake rotor. Resurfacing a warped brake rotor may solve […]
3 Common Causes of Engine Overheating
Keeping your engine running smoothly and at the proper temperature is possible with regular maintenance. The most common causes of engine overheating are preventable and are not usually due to ignoring warning signs. McCullough NAPA Auto Care offers preventative maintenance plans to help keep your engine from overheating. Here are three common causes of engine […]
Back To School Car Maintenance For College Students
Whether your child is going back to college or heading off for their first year, getting their car ready doesn’t have to be a nerve-racking experience. Your child’s safety is important, and so is the safety of the vehicle that’s taking them to campus. Here are some preemptive car maintenance tips for your back-to-school college […]
Signs That Your Cabin Air Filter Needs Replacement
You need to ensure that your cabin air filter is functioning correctly, or it can cause larger mechanical issues, such as HVAC malfunctions, to appear. Adding a regular cabin air filter replacement to your maintenance schedule is one of the easier ways to care for your vehicle. Here are some signs that your cabin air […]
How Often Should You Replace The Cabin Air Filter In Your Car
Cabin air filters are responsible for keeping the air in your vehicle fresh and crisp. They filter the air that travels through your air vents and circulates in your passenger cabin. Most cars made after the year 2000 have cabin air filters, and replacing them depends on several factors. A quick rule of thumb is […]
6 Car Alerts You Should Never Ignore
Car issues are not always easy to diagnose. Despite being high-tech machines, cars aren’t the best at communicating what’s mechanically wrong. They often speak in codes that require a code reader to find out what’s wrong. Other times, your car may show physical alerts that something is off. Here’s what to look for. 1 – […]
Back To School Car Care Maintenance Tips
Whether you’re dropping the little ones off around town or your older student is taking the car to college, the back-to-school season can be a nerve-racking experience. With so much focus on academics and scheduling, vehicle maintenance often gets overlooked. The fact is that the back-to-school season is a great time to have your vehicle […]
What To Do After A Failed Emissions Test
Georgia law requires that all gasoline cars and light-duty trucks (weighing 8,500lbs or less) made between 1999 – 2020 registered in one of the 13 counties in and around Metro Atlanta pass an emissions test. Once passed, you won’t need to pass another emissions inspection for a year. But what should you do if you fail […]
Summer Vehicle Preparation: How Heat Affects Your Car
The heat affects your car in many ways, including reduced performance and increased component wear and tear. Atlanta, Georgia, gets notoriously hot in the summer months, and the impact of the heat can be intense on our vehicles. The good news? There are preventative steps you can take now to help combat the brutal temperatures. […]
How To Keep Your Parked Car Cool In The Summer
Keeping your parked car cool in the summer heat can make daily driving more enjoyable. Whether parked in your driveway or waiting for you in the work parking lot, driving in a hot car can be downright unbearable. A working air conditioning system is a must, but there are other ways to keep your parked […]