It’s time to winterize your car (if you haven’t already). The recent cold snap here in northeast Indiana serves as a good reminder that you should check the antifreeze level in your vehicle. For starters, your car’s radiator should be full. You also need to check that you have a 50-50 mix of antifreeze and…
If you haven’t stopped by the dealership in a while, you may be surprised to see that we’ve changed things around a bit. (Yes, we played a crazy game of musical cars to make it all happen!) Our used car department is now located in the building that used to house Pontiac-GMC vehicles. We also…
When stopped at a light, you may notice that your headlights dim, but don’t worry – they’re supposed to do this. Your car’s super-efficient computer is simply doing its job. It automatically adjusts output of the electrical charging system, which helps improve fuel economy and minimize vehicle vibration. While the engine is idle, the computer…
Have you ever noticed that your brakes sometimes squeak when you apply light pressure at low speed? Rest assured, this is fairly common, and in many cases, is no cause for concern. For starters, the squealing noise occurs when brake pads vibrate against the rotating brake disc. Under normal driving conditions, this is normal. Sometimes,…
Used cars sometimes get a pretty bad rap, but it certainly doesn’t have to be that way. At Don Ayres, we sell Honda certified cars that have passed a rigorous 150-point inspection. Our Honda-trained dealer service technicians check every last detail. In addition, they perform a comprehensive appearance inspection, just to make sure the car…
That’s right … you have one week left to take advantage of a special tax credit that puts cash in your pocket when you buy a new car.these IRS guidelines when you make your purchase, and you may be able to deduct state and local sales and excise taxes when you file your 2009 tax…
You already know that routine maintenance is good for your car. But why? What can you expect when you hit the 30,000-mile mark? Simply put, we want to make sure your car is performing at its best. To do that, we check a number of things. In fact, when you come in for your 30,000-mile…
Put simply, there are pros and cons with either option. When you lease a vehicle, your monthly payments are significantly lower. This is because you are paying only for the timeframe in which you actually use the vehicle – this can be 2, 3 4, or even 5 years – regardless of the number…
If so, Indiana’s Motor Vehicle Protection Act, more commonly known as the “Lemon Law,” may offer you some protection. Specifically, it helps consumers who purchase late-model defective vehicles that require repair. If you can answer “yes” to the following questions, the “Lemon Law” may be on your side: • Did I buy a car…
Well, maybe not. If you have a 4-cylinder engine on a newer-model vehicle (2005 or later), you’re probably in good shape. Today’s timing belts have come a long way – if you take care of your car and perform regular maintenance checks, you should be able to get 300,000 miles out of your original engine…
