When Was the Last Time You Checked Your Tires?

Do you have regular oil changes?  Routine maintenance is something you always remember when it comes to your precious vehicle.  Even such things as air filters changed regularly.  You are usually on top of that aren’t you?  Be honest, when was the last time that you leaned down and inspected each of your tires for wear and tear or punctures?

Worn and/or unbalanced tires can cause a multitude of problems and pose an imminent danger to you and your family.  When tires begin to vibrate it results in unsafe driving conditions.  It is entirely possible that you won’t notice the problem until it is too late.  If your car breaks down you may be stranded on the side of the road.  If one or more tires fail you may be upside down on the side of the road!

Jim’s Auto Service in Raleigh will consistently balance and rotate your vehicle’s tires to improve wear and tear.  A smoother ride means a safer ride and less expense because you won’t be replacing tires as often or paying an auto body shop to repair the damage when you crashed into a guard rail after a blow-out!  Call Jim Liacos today to have your tires examined at (919) 824-4566…or wobble into his shop at 3711 Tarheel Drive.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner!

Raleigh Valentine's Day Restaurant Reservations
Sunday, February 14 is around the corner – we're here to help you plan.
Read on to find restaurants with specials, set-menus and other Valentine's Day treats for the occasion.

What Happens to Your Car When Winter Hits Raleigh.

Let’s talk about some of the common problems that your vehicle endures when the coldest winter weather hits Raleigh.  For one thing, your coolant system may not be in the right proportion.  You may well have too much water and not enough antifreeze.  Harsh winter weather can also freeze the fluids in your radiator. 

Overtime your windshield wipers will suffer through harsh weather and become cracked or worn.  And remember to have plenty of wiper fluid.  When driving around make sure that you have the following checklist in your car…an ice scraper, jumper cables, a flashlight with fresh batteries, blankets, bottled water and dry food, and any and all medications that the family is taking.

We want you to have a comfortable and safe winter.  No matter what the weather delivers to the Raleigh area, you will be “on it” especially if you keep this phone number handy - (914) 824-4566.  That is the number of Jim’s Auto Service.  Jim has been keeping cars on the road for over 40 years.  Make a preventative maintenance appointment to visit his shop at 3711 Tarheel Drive in Raleigh.

A New Year’s Resolution Worth Keeping.

In this New Year you are making important decisions about your future.  Maybe the topic is health or wealth or a personality readjustment.  Why not make a New Year’s resolution for your vehicle?  On the surface that may sound crazy, but ask yourself…how many possessions in my life are more important to me than the car or cars that my family drives?

Maybe now is just the right time to shop around for a great auto mechanic.  You want someone who works on all types of vehicles.  We are not talking about just routine oil changes, but rather the gamut of car repairs such as diagnostics, brakes, tires, electrical systems, and heating and cooling among other things.  This is like finding a good family physician.

If you live in the Raleigh North Carolina area make your first choice for car repair Jim’s Auto Service.  Jim Liacos has been “under the hood” of thousands of vehicles for more than 40 years.  If he can’t troubleshoot and fix your car’s mechanical problem who can?  Give him a call and schedule a service appointment at his location at 3711 Tarheel Drive by calling (919) 824-4566.  Happy New Year!

Experienced Auto Repair.

When it comes to the repair of your car or truck, experience matters.  Would you rather have someone with limited experience repairing what is going on underneath your hood or someone with decades of experience?  It can make a great deal of difference and save a large sum of time and money.

You have made a large investment in your vehicle.  This might be the first time that you have trusted a third party to work on it.  Whether that work entails a simple oil change or a trouble light going off you should be sure that you can trust your mechanic both now and in the future.  Finding a reputable mechanic is like finding the right family doctor or dentist.

Jim Liacos of Jim’s Auto Services has been “underneath the hood” for over 40 years.  He is proud of his accomplishments as an ASE Certified Master Mechanic.  So proud, in fact that he has put his name behind his work and on the front of his building.  In the Raleigh area, your best choice is Jim’s Auto Services serving the Raleigh Durham Triangle Area.  Give him a call for a free estimate at (919) 824-4566.

Wendell Wonderland

Visit Wendell Wonderland

November 25 – December 31, 2015
Times: Sun.-Thur., 6-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 6-11pm
Town of Wendell
FREE ADMISSION!
Come join the Town of Wendell for a magical holiday celebration!

What are Diagnostics?

We have all experienced it.  Our car is not running properly.  Now a check engine light comes on and you need diagnostics on your vehicle.  You can play Russian Roulette with your safety and see how far you can drive with a trouble light on in front of you or you can pull in to a shop that has remedied these problems for decades.

If you don’t know what a diagnostic check is it includes a computer checking YOUR vehicle’s computer to determine what is wrong.  Based on the computer’s findings a great mechanic will verify that the warning light is valid (it may not be at all!).  Based on that review, the mechanic will recommend the best course of action to bring your baby back to top running condition.

For over 40 years, before “trouble lights” even existed, Jim Liacos of Jim’s Auto Services, at 3711 Tarheel Dr. in Raleigh, has been troubleshooting cars and trucks in North Carolina.  He understands the value of a dollar and offers his services below the price of a dealer.  Find out for yourself.  The next time you see a warning light in your car call Jim’s Auto Services at (919) 824-4566.