When I was a kid in Kent, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for a Spring and Fall tuneup. I was telling a friend that it’s about time to go in for my checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don’t need seasonal service. My friend is… Read more »
Posts By: Central Avenue Automotive
Tracking True In WA: Wheel Alignment In Burton
Wheel alignment is often overlooked by busy Burton and Kent auto owners until serious tire damage has been done. One wheel can be knocked out of alignment by hitting a curb or pothole on a Auburn interstate or surface street. When a vehicle’s out of alignment, one or more of the wheels does not track… Read more »
Problems with Suspension Solved at Central Avenue Automotive in Kent
A vehicle’s suspension system is tough. It can last for years and tens of thousands of miles for Kent auto owners. But it can be damaged quickly by hitting a pothole, curb or rock, and it can wear more quickly if you frequently drive off-road or on bumpy roads. A workhorse vehicle — one that… Read more »
What Are Service Center Standards?
All pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists, even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget important steps. It is also how you can assure a predictable outcome. That is why automotive shops have… Read more »
Is it Time to Replace the Rotors and Calipers?
WHY DO I NEED TO REPLACE ROTORS AND CALIPERS WITH MY BRAKES AND BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT? Many of our customers assume that when the bring their vehicle in to Central Avenue Automotive for brake service and brake pad replacement that you can just resurface the rotors and install new pads. In some cases, this is… Read more »
Get Where You’re Going With Power Steering Service In Kent
Today we’re going to talk about power steering service in Kent. If you took an informal poll around Kent you’d probably find that most have never heard of power steering service. That’s not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people in Kent aren’t aware that it needs periodic service. If… Read more »
Does My Car Need Special Oil?
Why Does My Car Use Special Oil? Most people know that they should use specific oil to lubricate the engine in their vehicles, but not many know why each car can use different types of oil. Though most of us use our vehicles to get to and from work, around town, and on extended road… Read more »
Higher Mileage Service Intervals For Kent
Kent auto owners have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers; safety equipment like airbags; and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in Auburn but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new car in… Read more »
Defensive Driving the Smart Way
There was a man in Auburn who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home – so he moved. (Just Kidding!) When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local WA highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home… Read more »
A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Kent
When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Kent drivers remember to get our oil changed. But Central Avenue Automotive services that occur at longer intervals — like transmission service — sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is a vital part of car care for Kent car owners. A poorly maintained… Read more »
