Archive for November 2020Your Vehicle is Talking to YOU (Service Warning Signs)Posted November 29, 2020 10:04 AMYour vehicle may be like that famous battery bunny, the one that just keeps going and going. But while it may seem sometimes like you never need to take your vehicle in to be worked on, there are some things you should keep your eyes, ears and nose out for. They are warning you about something that needs attention at your vehicle service facility.
An old 80s TV show called "Knight Rider" featured a talking car. You already have a vehicle that's telling you things all the time. Give it a listen and it will keep you going safely down the road for many years to come. American Brake Centers Inc. Automotive Tips from American Brake Centers Inc.: Serpentine Belt System WearPosted November 22, 2020 11:23 AMThe primary job of the serpentine belt for Louisville drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesn’t spin fast enough, the battery will not completely recharge while you’re driving and you could end up stranded around Louisville with a dead battery. In short, a worn serpentine belt will stress all of the accessories it powers leading to premature wear and possible early replacement. When as little as 5% of belt material is lost, the serpentine belt cannot provide the proper traction for the accessories. Your friendly and professional American Brake Centers Inc. service advisor can inspect your belt for excessive wear and replace your serpentine belt system if it’s excessively worn. What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?Posted November 15, 2020 9:21 AMWith front-wheel drive being so common these days in Louisville, KY, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Louisville drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandable that it's not something on the top of Louisville customers' minds. It's not uncommon for drivers to not know they have a differential let alone know that it needs service. Call American Brake Centers Inc. in Louisville at 502-459-0355 for information about differential service, or stop by our Louisville, KY, auto center at 3435 Bashford Ave Ct., 40218. To better understand what a differential does, think about our local Louisville high school track. There are lanes marked off on the track. For the longer distance races, the starting lines are staggered. The starting lines for the outside lanes are ahead of the starting lines for the inside lanes. That's to compensate for the longer length of the outside lanes. Staggering the starting lines means that each runner has the same distance to run. American Brake Centers Inc. Cooling System ComponentsPosted November 8, 2020 9:30 AMToday we want to talk about a system in our vehicles – the cooling system. It's one of those things that Louisville auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in KY. NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)Posted November 1, 2020 8:13 AMYou might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer among many; they're special because their relationship goes back a few years.
That comfortable relationship can extend to professionals you deal with, too. Think of your accountant, your dentist, your doctor. Most people try to stick with the same person or firm in those businesses. They have grown to know their work over the years and they've learned to trust their professionalism, the quality of their work and their track record.
Ideally, you should have that same relationship with your automotive service facility, like your friends here at American Brake Centers Inc.. You may have tried several facilities over the years until you found one that did good work at a reasonable price. The longer your relationship with your service facility, the better the people there understand your wants and needs.
And you trust them to only perform repairs you really need and not try to sell you parts and services you don't.
For most of us, it's a great feeling when you walk in the door and you're greeted with a smile. That goes for us at American Brake Centers Inc. as well. That history you've established by regularly going to one facility for service and maintenance helps you feel more confident about the work they do. And, at American Brake Centers Inc., we appreciate your loyalty as a customer. Maybe it won't be exactly like that TV sitcom place, and maybe not "everybody knows your name." But your service advisor will, and you won't feel like you're just another customer. American Brake Centers Inc. | ||
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