Repair Tips
Preventative Maintenance / Cost-Saving Tips
The best way to avoid a big repair bill is to prevent it. we've kept Dallas drivers ahead of the little problems that turn into expensive ones — and a lot of it you can stay on top of yourself.
10-Minute Pre-Trip Check
- Fluids — oil, power steering, brake, transmission, coolant, washer.
- Belts & hoses — a failed belt can take out charging, AC, steering, or cooling; replace soft or cracked hoses before they strand you.
- Tires — check pressure and look for uneven wear (an alignment tell), bulges, bald spots.
Stretch Every Gallon
- Gas cap — ~17% of cars have a loose, damaged, or missing cap, venting fuel for nothing.
- Tire pressure — underinflated tires are like driving with the brake on; costs 1–2 MPG.
- Spark plugs — worn plugs drag down efficiency; cheap to replace, easy to forget.
- Air filter — a clogged filter can cost up to 10% of your mileage.
- Easy on the pedal — aggressive driving can cut highway mileage by up to a third.
- Skip the idling — idling burns fuel for zero miles; don't warm up more than a minute or two.
- Mind your speed — over 60 mph every extra mph costs you; cruise control helps.
Want us to handle the checkup? Call (972) 233-8882 — we carry the fluids, filters, and belts to keep the little jobs from becoming big ones.
Dallas' Trusted Auto Care
Open seven days a week in Lake Highlands — repair, tires and towing under one roof, quoted before we start.
Book Appointment·(972) 233-8882·10524 East Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 55113·Open 7 days · Mon–Fri 7–7, Sat 8–6, Sun 9–5