When your check engine light comes on a trouble code is stored in the computer. Some codes are universal and can be read by most scanners. Other codes are stored more deeply in memory or are specific to the vehicle make and model. For these kinds of codes,the technicians at DRIVE Automotive can talk to your onboard computer [...]
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Is your Check Engine Light On?
Posted by Staff on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012Categories : Money Saving Tips
Auto Repair Coupons
Posted by Staff on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012Standard Brake Service $50 Off Per Axle Service Includes: Resurface Rotors Inspect Brake Components Install new Vehicle Specific Pads or shoes All parts come with a Nationwide Napa 12 Month/12,000 Mile Warranty. Most vehicles. Per Axle. Shop fees and tax extra. Expires 5/31/12. Not to be combined with any other offer or special discount.
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Tags : Brake Repair Coupon
Get $70 Mail in Rebate with the purchase of 4 Bridgestone Ecopia or Eco product Tires. Think GREEN! Bridgestone Rethink Green Mail in Promotion. Purchase of a set of 4 eligible tires between 4/2/12 thru 4/29/12 and get your choice of a $70 American Express Reward Card or an Amazon Kindle Touch. Eligible Tires include: [...]
Auto Repair Coupons
Posted by Staff on Tuesday, April 10th, 2012Get $50 Back on Exhaust Systems! Purchase one NAPA Quiet-Flow SS Muffler or Welded Muffler Assembly, or one NAPA Direct-Fit Catalytic Converter or one NAPA CalCat Catalytic Converter and get a $50 rebate check. Rebate does not include installation/labor costs or taxes, and offer is good only on qualifying products. The NAPA Preferred Customer Rebate [...]
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ABS Brake Sensors
Posted by Staff on Tuesday, April 10th, 2012What does an ABS Sensor Do? The anti-lock braking system uses an ABS or wheel sensor to monitor the wheel speed and send this information to the ABS computer. The ABS computer uses this information to prevent the brakes from locking during an emergency stop. If wheel speeds are not equal the computer modulates the [...]
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Tags : ABS Brake Systems
Warning Signs of Exhaust Repair
Posted by Staff on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012Your car not only has to help keep your family safe, it has to do its part to keep the planet safe. Most people think their car’s exhaust system is designed only to reduce noise, but it is also responsible for reducing harmful emissions from entering the atmosphere. Properly functioning mufflers and exhaust systems not only sound [...]
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Tags : Mufflers & Exhaust
When do you need a Brake Replacement?
Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 22nd, 2012Properly maintaining your brakes is one of the most important aspects of vehicle care. After all, without brakes, your car won’t be able to stop, resulting in a dangerous crash. Surprisingly, the cost of brake repair and maintenance is lower that what you might expect. By paying attention to the behavior of your vehicle, you can [...]
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Tags : Brake Repair
Auto Repair Coupons
Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 13th, 2012Get a $50 Mail In Rebate (Up to $50 on qualifying NAPA Chassis Parts) Receive a $25 rebate, by mail from NAPA Chassis on the purchase of $150 of qualifying Precision Engineered NAPA Chassis products, or a $50 rebate, by mail from NAPA Chassis, on the purchase of $250 or more Precision Engineered NAPA Chassis [...]
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Replacing your Dirty Air Filter Makes for a Better Running Engine!
Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 8th, 2012Increased Performance: a clean air filter improves air flow to the engine and increases engine performance. Lower Emissions: a clogged, dirty air filter can reduce air flow and choke your engine’s emmision control system. Longer Engine Life: the air filter is designed to trap dust, dirt, and debris that can damage an engine’s cylinders and [...]
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Tags : Air Filter, Engine Filter
Do you know when the last time your Cabin Air filter was changed?
Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 8th, 2012Breathe Better and Live Healthier with a Clean Cabin Air Filter. What is a Cabin Air Filter? A Cabin Air Filter cleans the air entering your vehicle’s passenger cabin via its HVAC system. Cabin Air Filters filter out pollutants, mold, mildew, road dust, fumes and allergens. Is a Cabin Air Filter different that an Air [...]
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- How To Save Gas In DeKalbHigh gas prices have hit most of our budgets in the DeKalb area. If increased fuel costs are consuming a bigger portion of your budget, you may be tempted to skimp in some other areas – like scheduled maintenance at Drive Automotive in DeKalb. According to news reports and industry studies, you’re not alone. […]
- Schedule A Suspension Inspection At Drive AutomotiveToday’s Waterman car care article focuses on your suspension system. After many years and tens of thousands of miles, your small car. suspension system components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive. As you can imagine, if most of your driving is on smooth Waterman highways, your […]
- On-Board Diagnostics in DeKalb IllinoisSome people in DeKalb Illinois are confused by charges for diagnostic services for a vehicle repair, even though many other services in life include diagnostic fees – things like computer service and appliance repair in DeKalb. Even when we go into the doctor for a medical problem, we’re paying her to diagnose our ailment and […]
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