Preventative Maintenance on Your Vehicle for Summer.

A finely tuned automobile is like a finely tuned human body.  As summer approaches you should treat your car’s insides as well as you treat your own.  You generally try to eat better and exercise more in the warm weather months.  There are certain things that you can do for your vehicle before the hot summer of 2016 arrives in the Raleigh area.

Here are five different fluids that should be checked before summer.

1.  Check the oil.  When was the last time it was changed?

2.  Check the coolant.  If it has been more than 50,000 miles it may need to be changed.

3.  Check the transmission fluid.  This is another one where the red flag goes up at 50,000 miles.

4.  Check the brake fluid.  Every time you have your oil changed.

5.  Check your power steering fluid.  Your owner’s manual may vary on how often.

When it comes to checking your vehicle’s fluids an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.  This is why you should make an appointment to see Jim Liacos of Jim’s Auto Services.  His reputation in the Raleigh area for auto maintenance and repair is spotless. Call Jim today at (919) 824-4566, or drive in and see him at 3711 Tarheel Drive in Raleigh.

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Checking your Car’s Air Conditioning System.

Before the temperature and the humidity are both in the 90’s you had better get a handle on whether or not your car is ready for the long summer ahead.  There is not much in this world more uncomfortable than driving around in a hot car for even a day or two when Raleigh’s summer descends on all of us.

Here are some of the things that a professional will check for you before it is too late…

1.  Does the compressor clutch engage when the A/C is on?

2.  Is the system running truly cold air?  It is harder to detect when the temperature is moderate.

3.  Listening for rumbling sounds around the compressor

4.  Are the mounting bolts in place and secure?

5.  Belts need to be checked for cracks and wear.

These are just a few of the safety checks that need to be done by a professional mechanic.

This is why you make an appointment to see Jim Liacos of Jim’s Auto Services.  His reputation as a Raleigh NC auto air conditioning specialist is second to none.  Find out about your car’s ability to keep you cool this summer before it becomes an emergency.  Make an appointment with Jim by calling him at (919) 824-4566 located at 3711 Tarheel Drive in Raleigh.

Getting an Estimate on Auto Repair.

I think most of us have gone through this.  We start to hear noises coming from our car and we take a deep breath.  Or maybe one of the trouble lights comes on.  Oh boy, how much is THIS going to cost?  Our minds begin to conjure up the worst case scenarios.  We can’t afford a thousand dollar auto repair bill right now.

The important issue is NOT to wait too long.  You may be a shade-tree mechanic who thinks he knows what is wrong under the hood.  If you happen to be wrong, then you will REALLY pay in the long run.  You need to find someone who services all types of vehicles in the Raleigh area and has been doing it for decades.

Jim Liacos of Jim’s Auto Services has a spotless reputation for repairing cars and trucks in the area for over FORTY years.  His reputation for accuracy and fairness in Raleigh NC car repair is second to none.  Find out about that “new sound” emanating from your vehicle.  Get a free estimate from Jim by calling (919) 824-4566 and making an appointment at 3711 Tarheel Drive in Raleigh.

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Is Your Car Telling You It Needs Brake Service?

We tend to overlook our brakes until we hear screeching noises.  There are many other signs of impending brake failure before it ever gets to that point.  Does your brake pedal feel more soft and spongy?  Conversely, if the brake pedal is hard to push this may be indicative of a problem in the power assist mechanism.

Worn seals or split hoses may seriously reduce your braking poser.  If your car pulls to one side or another you may be headed for eventual disaster even if there is no noise at this particular time.  How long does it take to come to a complete stop?  This one can sneak up on you because you are not thinking that it is taking longer to stop with the same amount of pressure on the brake.

Jim’s Auto Service in Raleigh is a Raleigh NC brake repair specialist.  Jim Liacos brings more than 40 years of experience to brake systems of all kinds.  That’s why his family of repeat customers continues to grow.  Make an appointment today to have your brakes inspected at his location at 3711 Tarheel Drive in Raleigh by calling (919) 824-4566.

Repair Service on all types of Vehicles.

Raleigh North Carolina auto service is seen everywhere.  There are hundreds of auto repair shops scattered all over the land.  Some say they specialize in foreign car repair.  Some say they are specialists in brake repair.  Still others ballyhoo transmission repair. 

It is important to find someone with decades of experience servicing ALL types of vehicles.  There is an art to learning all of the nuances of car, truck, and SUV repair.  It takes many years to become proficient in all types of vehicle repair.  Safety is your number one priority to insure that your vehicle runs smoothly for the length of time you own it.

Jim’s Auto Service in Raleigh repairs all makes and models of vehicles.  Jim Liacos has over 40 years of experience “under the hood” of anything on 4 wheels that you own.  Jim has made it his main objective to satisfy customers with the quality of his work so that you will be a member of his growing family of repeat customers.  Make an appointment today at his location at 3711 Tarheel Drive in Raleigh by calling (919) 824-4566.