If you’ve ever heard a squealing sound under your truck hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that’s driven by your engine. It winds around several accessories that power important automotive systems in your truck. Let’s go over them. First, the serpentine belt drives your air conditioning […]
Read more »Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at DODGEVILLE car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and – well a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of DODGEVILLE, WI folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer. Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and manufacturing, […]
Read more »At Marks Auto Repair we’ve had a lot of DODGEVILLE, Edmund, and Mineral Point clients asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that’s been building for several years in WI. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent […]
Read more »There’s a segment of the Edmund population that’s not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Mistaken perceptions have crept into the WI area over time. Many Edmund motorists think the root lies in the fact that modern cars are so reliable. Reliability has improved dramatically in recent years. Quality surveys report fewer problems with new cars […]
Read more »Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among DODGEVILLE car owners, truck car makers publish two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should DODGEVILLE auto owners follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself: Are most of your trips less than four miles around DODGEVILLE? Are most of your trips less than 10 […]
Read more »When your car breaks down in the DODGEVILLE, WI area, or just needs some routine service, it can make DODGEVILLE drivers a little nervous. Because your car’s so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible. And with the problem fixed right the first time. We’ve been […]
Read more »Today we’re going to be talking about serpentine belts for our DODGEVILLE, WI customers. Let’s start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That’s the critical device that makes electricity to power the truck and recharge the battery. Then there’s the air conditioning compressor that makes […]
Read more »Today’s Marks Auto Repair auto maintenance article focuses on your serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that’s driven by your engine. It winds around several accessories that power important automotive systems. Let’s go over them. First, the serpentine belt drives your truck air conditioning system. It spins the compressor that makes the […]
Read more »Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in DODGEVILLE? Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in DODGEVILLE – approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New airbags […]
Read more »Sometimes we hear DODGEVILLE motorists say, “What’s up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don’t break down.” While it is true that today’s cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexity demands higher tolerances for everything. For example, […]
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