A car that starts when you need it to and runs well is great but how well it stops is just as important. Do you know how to tell when it’s time to change brake pads? There are several symptoms that your vehicle will develop when it’s time to go to the shop and have[Read more…]
Shock absorbers refer to its more popular shortened version of the term shocks. All too often, many use the terms shocks and struts interchangeably. Each functions similarly, in how they work to dampen the springs while additionally working to reduce the “bounce” of the vehicle, but are not the same. Shocks cannot replace struts and[Read more…]
Chances are you’ve heard that rotating your car’s tires is an important action to take in order to help extend their life. But has anyone ever stopped to wonder why exactly? Think about it, it’s not as if your front tires are being used more than your back tires, or vise versa. All four tires[Read more…]
We’ve all probably experienced this situation. You get into your car, stick the key into the ignition, turn it over, and… nothing. Your heart immediately stops and your stomach drops. There are a million thoughts that are racing through your mind. What’s wrong with my car? Why isn’t it starting? How am I going to[Read more…]
When it is time to get your oil changed, most people assume that it is their engine oil that needs to be taken care of. While this is the most common lubricant requiring routine attention from car owners, it needs to be known that there are other areas of your car that need proper lubrication[Read more…]
Often times, the only part of a car that actually comes into contact with the road is the most overlooked, the tires. With all of the moving components that are operating at full speed underneath the hood, tire maintenance is often forgotten. A study done by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), found that only 1[Read more…]
We’ve all seen what an air filter looks like. It’s the spongy looking apparatus under your hood that is designed to catch any unwanted debris from reaching your engine. But could something so simple really make that big of a difference when it comes to your car’s overall performance? To put it simply, YES! Much[Read more…]
At Quality Lube Plus, we’re not your run of the mill auto body shop. We do not want you to have to be in our shop more than you have to. We pride ourselves in being an auto body shop that is here when you need us, and when you don’t need us, we want[Read more…]
We’ve all heard the same thing; you should have your car’s oil changed every 3,000 miles. But, what and why are the reasons for this? What really happens at that 3,000-mile mark that makes it a necessity to change your oil? Truth be told, it really depends on the make and model of your car[Read more…]
If you have ever experienced your car breaking down, then you know how much of an obstacle it becomes in your life. First of all, breaking down on a highway is one of the worst feelings in the world. You have to safely pull over immediately, and then just sit and wait until the tow[Read more…]