March 2025Car Fix Louisville Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive ServicesOrganization is the key to managing a busy life in KY. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Louisville residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to the sa... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on March 30, 2025 A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather)As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, batteries can grow old and not hold a charge as well as when they were newer. Or starters can go bad. But there's one more component to keep an especially sharp eye on during winter: your alternator.T... Read More Posted in Battery on March 30, 2025 Lean Times (Shocks and Springs)You may have noticed your vehicle going through lean times. By that, we mean it's literally leaning to one side. When you notice that, you should get it checked out at your service facility soon because you could have a serious problem.Many things can cause a vehicle to lean. You may have pro... Read More Posted in Shocks & Struts on March 29, 2025 Not So Hot in LouisvilleWhen the weather turns cold, it's nice to crank up the furnace and enjoy the heat. But if your home's furnace doesn't work, it's not too comfortable. Same goes with your vehicle. When the heater's not working, things can get miserable. It could also signal some major problems, which we'll discuss... Read More Posted in Cooling System on March 28, 2025 Let Car Fix Louisville Help You Extend the Life of Your CarIf you haven't shopped in the Louisville area for a new vehicle recently, you're likely to experience some sticker shock. It seems everything is costing more these days. And when you consider the price of auto financing in Louisville, and insurance, the idea of hanging on to your old vehicle for ... Read More Posted in Keys to a long lasting vehicle on March 27, 2025 A Bumpy Ride (Strut Assembly Replacement)If youve noticed your vehicles ride has lately been bumpy or youre hearing strange noises when you drive over bumps, you may need new struts. The strut assembly is part of your vehicles suspension system thats used to absorb the irregularities on the surfaces you drive on.You have probably hea... Read More Posted in Shocks and Struts on March 26, 2025 When "Shady" is a Good ThingJust like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 23, 2025 What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)If your vehicle had something in its design or production that the manufacturer had figured out had an unanticipated problem, you'd want to know about it. And you'd want it fixed. There is something that can help drivers with just such a scenario. It's called a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB.... Read More Posted in Monitoring System on March 20, 2025 Breathe Easier (Cabin Air Filter)When you get in your vehicle, how does it smell? If it's not so nice, it may be time to have your cabin air filter changed.It's not the same one that filters out the air used in the engine. The cabin air filter screens out dust and other particulates from the outside air so when it enters the c... Read More Posted in Suspension on March 19, 2025 Light's Out! Trouble Ahead (Exterior Light Bulb Service)Whether or not your exterior light bulbs are all working probably is not at the top of your list when you think about your vehicle. But those exterior lights are more important than you think, and they're vital to your safety and that of other drivers near you.Headlights are important. Not onl... Read More Posted in Safe Driving on March 18, 2025 |
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