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Plain-English car care advice from the Phil's Service crew.
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…
What are the Symptoms of a Bad CV Axle?
Did you know that the performance of your vehicle’s wheel system is basically dependent on the condition of the CV (constant velocity) joints and axles? These componen…
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…
Want to Know How the Exhaust System Works?
In order for your vehicle to keep running at its peak performance level, it’s important to keep all vehicle maintenance items up-to-date, including an inspection of th…
Winter Automotive Service Safety Tips!
As the holidays approach with all of its cold and icy weather, vehicle owners should make sure their vehicles are as safe as possible for winter travel. A breakdown on…
How Do You Know When Your Muffler is Bad?
A muffler is still an important component of today’s modern vehicles. As long as cars have combustion engines, they will require some type of muffler and exhaust syste…
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…
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…
How Do You Know If You Have A Bad Battery?
Your engine cranks or turns over when you turn the key in the ignition, but your car won’t start. Your engine doesn’t do anything, no sounds at all and none of the lights…
Wondering When Should Car Tires Be Replaced?
The quality of the tire. Is it a performance summer tire or an all-season tire? The type of car and how the tire is mounted. The treadwear rating, i.e., the expected leng…
When Should a Car Battery be Replaced?
Did you know that one of the most common reasons for roadside assistance calls is a dead battery? That little black box under the hood is like the heart of your car–if…
Wondering When to do Wheel Balancing and Alignment on Your Vehicle?
Car misalignment is a condition when tires are not pointing in the same direction as the steering wheel. It can shorten the life of your tires by thousands of miles an…