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The Rundown On North Carolina Inspections

March 10th, 2021 by

What You Need To Know Like clockwork, the time to get your vehicle inspected comes along. They are never convenient, but COVID-19 has made them more complicated. The ASE-certified technicians at A & J Automotive in Raleigh, NC, can help guide you through the process. We know each step of what is required to pass

Why Wheel Alignment Matters for Your Vehicle

June 13th, 2020 by

Your vehicle is composed of several hundred parts, but none may be more significant than its wheels. However, knowing when to service your car’s wheels can be a challenging thing to understand, let alone handle. In this article, we’ll examine what precisely a wheel alignment is and why it matters for your car, truck, or

Signs Your Car Needs an Oil Change

March 19th, 2020 by

Among the most fundamental maintenance measures in any vehicle is ensuring that your car, truck, or SUV runs smoothly. One of the best ways to be sure that your vehicle lasts you for thousands of miles is sticking to a standard oil change schedule. However, since changing oil is rather straightforward and usually isn’t required

The Importance of Proper Wheel Alignment

December 2nd, 2019 by

Why You Should Care About Your Car’s Wheels Rough roads, major potholes, or even routine driving can affect the alignment of your wheels. Explore the many ways that misaligned wheels can quickly wear out treads and even put you at risk. Keep up with this routine maintenance task and work with the best service provider

Signs You Need Wheel Alignment

September 13th, 2019 by

What To Do When Your Vehicle Isn’t Tracking Straight A common maintenance task that is easy to forget is wheel alignment. If you find yourself struggling to keep your vehicle moving in a straight line or wearing through tires quickly, it may be time to have your wheels aligned. Find out how you can receive

3 Things You Need to Know Before Oil Changes

June 30th, 2019 by

What to Consider Car maintenance has changed over the past few decades. It used to be that your car needed an oil change at around 3,000 miles, but with better quality oil and parts, some cars can go much longer between oil changes. Here are four tips about oil changes from the pros at A

How to Check Your Oil

March 15th, 2019 by

What to Look For As the lifeblood of your vehicle’s engine, it’s important for you to ensure your vehicle is filled with clean motor oil. Like the other components found in your car, motor oil can wear over time and if left unchecked, can cause serious damage to the engine once it’s dirty. That’s why

How to Approach the Check Engine Light

December 1st, 2018 by

What You Should Do If the check engine light comes in your vehicle, it can be a stressful moment. Questions and doubt quickly fill the mind, and it can be difficult to determine what to do next. At A & J Automotive, we want to help you understand this pesky signal. Although the check engine

Handling the Check Engine Light

September 28th, 2018 by

Things You Need to Do Due to its vague nature, the check engine light is one of the biggest stress-inducing vehicle warnings we can get while driving. When this warning signal goes off, it’s important to understand the appropriate steps needed to ensure your vehicle sustains the least amount of damage possible. These practical steps,