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Brake Repairs
Maintenance 2 min read

Tips on Taking Care of Brakes!

It is essential to maintain your car’s brake systems as neglecting a needed brake replacement can lead to damage to your car, an accident resulting in property damage…

Pouringoil Web
Maintenance 2 min read

5 Oil Change Facts!

Consider these five oil change facts:

Underhood Diagnostic Computer
Maintenance 2 min read

Does A Car Tune Up Really Matter?

There might be nothing more important that you do with your car than make sure it is serviced regularly. A car tune up will give your engine longer life by cleaning th…

Woman Calling Shop
Maintenance 2 min read

Is Quality Auto Service Worth the Cost?

As the price of fuel slides up and down, many vehicle owners have down-sized into more fuel-efficient cars. It appears that many drivers would rather trade in their ol…

Mechanic Undercar
Maintenance 2 min read

Want to Find a Reliable Auto Repair Shop?

Many drivers are anxious when they go to an auto repair shop, concerned as to the quality of the auto repair that will take place on their vehicle. Don’t be afraid! Yo…

Car Inspection 2
Maintenance 2 min read

What Regular Maintenance Does a Car Need?

Are you an informed vehicle owner that knows what regular maintenance your car needs and why? Many vehicle owners don’t understand why preventative vehicle maintenance…

Pouringoil Web2
Maintenance 2 min read

How Often Do You Really Need an Oil Change?

Wondering how often do you really need an oil change? Contact our ASE Certified technicians at Phil’s Service about our oil change coupons and to schedule an appointme…

Oilchange Dipstick3
Maintenance 2 min read

Why is it Necessary to Change the Engine Oil?

This is a question new and inexperienced vehicle owners may be asking their mechanic. If you have owned a vehicle for very long, you have probably heard it said many t…

Car Struts
Maintenance 2 min read

What are the Symptoms of Bad Struts?

What keeps your vehicle balanced and connected to the road? It’s the car struts or shocks! The components of the steering and suspension systems all work together to k…

Winter Driving Woman
Maintenance 2 min read

9 Auto Service Tips for Winter Driving!

Most parts of the country are now starting to experience the cooler days of fall. This means that winter is right around the corner. Now is the time to schedule auto s…

Leaning Overhood
Maintenance 2 min read

Wondering what Maintenance needs to be done on a Car?

The hot days of summer have come and gone! If you have not yet taken care of any required vehicle maintenance, now is the time to schedule an appointment. This is espe…

Dirty Oil
Maintenance 4 min read

Can Dirty Oil Ruin Your Engine?

When was the last time you changed your oil in your vehicle?