Top 3 Benefits of Regular Car Alignment Maintenance
If your car has not had an alignment for a while, you could be missing out on important benefits from that service. To protect your tires and other components of your vehicle, you want to have your wheels aligned at regular intervals. Not only does that give you additional protection for the road ahead, but…
What to Expect When Having Digital Vehicle Inspections?
You bring your car into the shop for routine maintenance or repairs, expecting qualified technicians to diagnose and fix any issues. But how exactly does the inspection process work these days? Many auto shops now use comprehensive digital vehicle inspections to evaluate vehicles thoroughly. Read on to learn everything you need to know about what…
3 Signs It May Be Time for a Brake Repair
There are few things worse than driving down the road and realizing that your brakes are not working like they should. It can be a scary feeling knowing that the vehicle is a lot less safe to drive whenever you get behind the wheel. When your car’s brakes don’t seem to be functioning as well,…
5 Essential Vehicle Maintenance Tips for the Winter
Winter can be a challenging season for vehicle owners due to precipitation, low temperatures, and unpredictable conditions. For this reason, preventive vehicle maintenance is paramount to ensuring your safety on the road. Here are five simple tips to keep your vehicle running smoothly this holiday season. 5 Vehicle Maintenance Tips for the Winter 1. Replace…
Auto Shop FAQs: Top 3 Questions Answered
As a vehicle owner, you know that regular maintenance is critical to ensuring your car’s reliability. However, with the countless auto shop services required at regular intervals by your car manufacturer’s manual, it can be overwhelming to remember it all. At Merrill Automotive, we share some of the most common questions we get from our…
Top 5 Reasons for a Check Engine Light
When your vehicle’s internal computer system finds an issue with your engine or any other important part, it warns you by turning on the check engine light. This warning is indicated by the engine symbol on your dashboard lighting up red, orange, amber, or yellow. The cause of an illuminated engine light might be as…
3 Unsettling Car Problems and How a Mechanic Can Help
For many, the prospect of a car breaking down is terrifying because of the hassle it would bring, the money it would cost, and the risks it may pose to safety. In addition, it can be stressful to have automotive trouble and have no idea what the root of the problem is. This is where…
4 Signs You Need to Schedule Vehicle Maintenance Service
Maintenance is a standard part of owning any vehicle, but many drivers aren’t sure how often to have their vehicle serviced. Far too often, they wait until there are major issues with their vehicle to reach out to a professional. Although we’re always here to get the job done, we’re also eager to help you…
The Top 5 Auto Repair Services You’ll Need in Your Lifetime
While auto repair varies from vehicle to vehicle, there are certain services that are nearly impossible to do without. On top of just taking your vehicle to the shop whenever you suspect an issue, there are five important auto repair or maintenance services you will need to stay on top of to ensure your vehicle’s…
Keep Cool with Trustworthy AC Maintenance from Merrill Automotive
Summer brings sunshine, good times, and warm weather, but it also means that the temperature inside cars and trucks rises as well. It can be a frustrating experience to ride in a vehicle that doesn’t deliver the refreshing cold air you need on your daily commute or long road trips. So, as the summer heat…
Tire Services: The Benefits of Regular Alignment, Balancing, and Rotation
Apart from tire repairs and replacements, getting regular tire services is an essential part of vehicle maintenance. At Merrill Automotive, we provide professional tire services performed by our certified automotive technicians to optimize your tire and wheel assembly’s safety and performance on the road. In this blog post, you’ll find more information about the three…
Testing Your Car Lights
Testing Your Car Lights Ensuring that the lights on your car are working correctly is a key part of ensuring the safety of yourself and others on the road. Regular car light tests let you identify if any part of the lighting system is malfunctioning and can make sure that you are always seen on…