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When does College start?

We have a lot of customers wondering when does college start?  Well it starts sooner than you think.  If you have a college student that is driving and has been all summer, and is getting ready to leave for college soon, it would be a very good idea to get their vehicle into the shop so that we can do a FREE vehicle health assessment before they leave for school.  Some, not all, young people don’t really pay attention to noises, squeals, rubbing, check engine lights, etc.  Why?  Because they love being able to be mobile, and don’t want to go a minute without their vehicle.  Also they tend to play their music loud so that they really can’t hear anything.  When they see their check engine light come on, they like to think its just a loose gas cap.  So we highly recommend that a parent drive the car, to see if anything is amiss, and then bring it in so that we can look it over, and make sure everything is in good order.  We want to give you peace of mind.  We have had kids away at college ourselves and know first hand how it can be a worry.  Heck even my daughter came home from college one time, missing her muffler…didn’t realize it was gone, due to the volume of her music!!  Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we hope to see you soon.

 

 

 

Automotive Maintenance

 How important is automotive maintenance?  It really depends on how often you want to buy a new car.   Sometimes we  like to put things off till the last minute or until someone tells we are  ruining something even more by waiting. If your car or truck is not performing to the best of its abilities, it can lead to more costly repairs down the road. Over time, like most things, vehicles need to be maintained with a regular oil change, a cooling system flush once a year, all oils need to be checked and filled, and your tires need to be filled and rotated. If these things aren’t done, your vehicle will soon have problems, which end up being potentially dangerous and costing a lot of money. For your own, and the environment’s safety, as well as saving money, let us help you today. Stop by or schedule an appointment today. Have wonderful week!!
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Brake Inspection

When was the last time you had your brakes inspected?  Here at Long’s we inspect your brakes every time your vehicle is in the shop, whether it’s for an oil change, maintenance or a repair.  Your brakes are one of the most important safety components on your vehicle, and we want to make sure they are in good working order.  If you have never been to our shop and are concerned about your brakes…no problem, just make an appointment and we will be happy to perform a free brake inspection.  This inspection gives us the ability to give you an accurate quote as to how much any repair that you may need will be.  Without an inspection, any quote is just a guess, as there are many components to the brakes, and the only way to know what you really need is to look at the whole system.   So give us a call, the inspection only takes about 20 minutes, and then you will know, and have peace of mind.

 

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