Keep it Cool Raleigh.

Summer heat is on its way.  With that comes the stress and strain on your vehicle’s air conditioning system.  The most likely cause of an A/C cooling problem is a lack of refrigerant.  Since the last time you cranked up your car’s air conditioning there may have been a leak in the compressor or the O-ring seal.  Even a crack the size of a pin hole can suck out all of the refrigerant over time.

In many auto air conditioning systems, the compressor will not even turn on if the refrigerant is low.  There is a safety mechanism that will keep it from engaging in order to protect the compressor from being damaged because of a lack of lubricant.  There is a magnetic clutch that also may be defective and need to be replaced.

Your car’s air conditioning is your life blood.  Without it this will be one unbearable summer behind the wheel.  Fortunately, there is a 40-year veteran of auto repair in Raleigh.  His name is Jim Liacos of Jim’s Auto Services.  Jim is your best choice in the area for auto air conditioning system repair in Raleigh.  Call him today at (919) 824-4566 or drive in to 3711 Tarheel Drive in Raleigh.

WRAL Freedom Balloon Fest

WRAL Freedom Balloon Fest

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May 27 – 30, 2016 (Recurring daily) 

A truly unique, admission-free, family oriented event is coming to Fuquay-Varina this coming Memorial Day Weekend - the Second Annual WRAL Freedom Balloon Fest. Gather with friends and family for outdoor fun as dozens of hot air balloons fill the sky in celebration and remembrance. More than 30 balloon pilots and teams will compete.  

 

Preventative Auto Maintenance Before Summer Vacation.

Holiday ROOOOOAD…Holiday ROOOOOAD.  Maybe you are preparing that ultimate summer vacation in the summer months to come.  Where will your travels take you?  Will you head west to explore the great frontier?  Maybe this is the year to drive north and visit America’s biggest and (at least according to them) best cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Boston.

Whatever you decide to do this summer, make sure that you don’t have a vacation like the Griswolds.  I mean, think about it - you might drive a thousand miles in a month.  Now you are going to embark on a multi-thousand mile trip in two weeks.  You don’t have to be an auto mechanic to know that you are putting a lot of stress and strain on your family car.

Luckily for you there is a great auto mechanic right here in the area.  He is a 40-year veteran of preventative auto maintenance in Raleigh.  His name is Jim Liacos.  Get to know him and you will trust him with all of your car’s upkeep.  Before heading out on vacation this summer make your first stop Jim’s Auto Services located at 3711 Tarheel Drive in Raleigh.

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.