Proper care and maintenance of your vehicle’s engine is vital in ensuring your car runs well and it enhances operability. You can effectively maintain your car’s engine by scheduling appointments with your auto repair shop and watching out for the warning signs of engine trouble. For instance, overheating, engine noises, and smoke are some of…

Have you ever been stranded with a dead battery? Fortunately, there are warning signs that tell you when your battery is about to go bad and needs replacement or repair. These include: Dim headlights Dashboard warning lights Your vehicle’s battery is old (more than five years) Your car is slow to start Your battery case is…

Well, that’s a bit of an understatement. With the average low from November through March being well below freezing, the one thing you don’t want to happen is to have problems with your vehicle’s heater! If the heating doesn’t offer the comfort it should, then problems could focus on faults with the thermostat, radiators or…

This is a question that’s occasionally asked when ASE certified technicians are mentioned. ASE is the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. It’s a non-profit, and in a couple of years, will be getting ready to celebrate its half-century. It works tirelessly to test and certify automotive professionals, thus helping to improve the standards of…

Though changing your car’s oil is a simple process, most car owners tend to avoid doing it. Some of these drivers solely depend on their mileage to know when to change their car oil, forgetting that other factors play a role. For instance, the quality of the oil. Here are some signs you need to…

Many car owners forget that their brake fluid needs regular inspection and changing to function properly. If you take your car to the mechanic for oil changes and engine repair, ensure they check your brake fluid too. Your brake fluid should be changed in case of the following instances: Tests show your brake fluid is…

Oh no, not again! You look down at your dashboard and see that annoying little glowing check engine light. But nothing seems wrong and you’ve got more important things to do, so what’s the harm in waiting? While not all maintenance alerts are dire, it is important to get them addressed as soon as possible.…

During the holiday season, even in this strange year, you may be out-and-about on a regular basis. With weather conditions not always the best, it’s important to take good care of your tires. With so much to do, when things do go wrong, you’ll want the problem sorted swiftly. Luckily, our Bowers Automotive team can…

In an effort to return to normality, millions of people are out shopping for family members to make this Christmas as memorable as possible. It is easy to forget about your car while you’re are crossing items off of Christmas lists. Listen to your car and get that check engine light checked or do all…