Maintenance
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So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Augusta?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but...Published on: Sep 29, 2010 -
Buying a new car in Augusta is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you de...Published on: Sep 29, 2010 -
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Augusta?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed ...Published on: Nov 11, 2010
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Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Augusta drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. W...Published on: Dec 17, 2010 -
If you've ever been driving around Augusta and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in...Published on: Jan 05, 2011 -
The median age for cars in the Augusta, Georgia area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At C & C Automotive we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a ...Published on: Feb 23, 2011 -
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into C & C Automotive for a checkup and he said that he r...Published on: Apr 20, 2011 -
Myths passed around our Augusta, Georgia community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for au...Published on: Jul 07, 2011 -
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...Published on: Jul 13, 2011
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People in Augusta have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much highe...Published on: Jul 19, 2011 -
{{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/SerpentineBelt_0909_SusanJoel_SN_s.jpg') }} All Augusta service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The s...Published on: Dec 07, 2011 -
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Augusta, Georgia: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great fo...Published on: Dec 16, 2011 -
Every Augusta car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, ...Published on: Jan 18, 2012 -
These days many people in the Augusta area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a b...Published on: Feb 16, 2012
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When it comes to their vehicles, some Augusta residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remem...Published on: Mar 09, 2012 -
High gas prices in Augusta increase the cost of living for Georgia drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger por...Published on: Mar 21, 2012 -
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's u...Published on: May 15, 2012
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A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Georgia news. Augusta people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a governmen...Published on: Jun 22, 2012
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There's a segment of the Augusta area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. {{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/MaintenanceFreeMyth_SusanneTimothy_Split_s.jpg') }} ...Published on: Jul 06, 2012 -
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving o...Published on: Aug 16, 2012