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At Central Avenue Automotive we get a lot of Kent motorists asking about car trip preparation. That’s a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas outside of Kent so it’s important to know that the car is up to the task and won’t leave you stranded. Smart…
Nowadays, everyone in Kent, WA is paying more at the gas pump. For some families in the greater Auburn area who commute or drive a lot, that can add up to several hundred dollars every month. That’s got to come out of the budget somewhere. Throughout North America, people are putting off buying a new…
If there’s one constant that Kent drivers are always painfully aware of, it’s the rising price of gas. For some, the obvious answer for saving some gas money is to buy a more fuel-efficient vehicle. For the rest of us, we can’t just go out and buy a new hybrid, so we need to improve…
I have been asked this question several times over the years: “How much does car maintenance cost? What will save me the most time and money over all the years that I may own this car? Should I wait for it to break down or should I do preventative maintenance?” Consumer Reports did a study…
If you aren’t currently using synthetic motor oil in your Kent vehicle, maybe now’s the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn’t gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and it doesn’t vaporize as easily. It protects better in severe driving…
Spark plugs are an important component to keep your vehicle running smoothly, so neglecting them altogether or replacing them yourself may not be the best idea. I’ve seen people go to replace their spark plugs and cross-thread a plug. They’ve taken a very common routine repair and turned it into a big deal. Spark plugs…
When you buy a new car, whose interest does the car company have in mind when they’re making recommendations? They’re trying to sell you a car, of course, so hopefully you’ve done your research and gone in prepared. But what about when they give recommendations about how to care for the car and when to…
Here at Central Ave Auto, one of the most neglected services we see is fluid service and other regularly scheduled maintenance. This is due to a combination of factors, ranging from simple procrastination to receiving misinformation about how often your car should be serviced. Over the last 15-20 years as cars have gotten better, manufacturers…
There are a number of myths about vehicle maintenance that come from a lot of different sources. Some are urban legend, some are people trying to save money, and others are misinformation that’s been shared and re-shared. Buying into a myth can cause damage to your car, so we feel it’s important to bring the…
Why Do Some Cars Need Oil Changes At Different Mileages Than Others? Short answer: Different car makes and models have different requirements. Different driving habits and conditions also affect the need for an oil change. Longer answer: If you check your car’s user manual, you’ll probably find you’ve been changing your oil more often than…
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