Drew Street Auto Repair, Tires
Question:I need new tires. How do I know which tires to get? Drew Street Auto Repair Answer: Let’s look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function: This gets at what your needs are for new tires: weather conditions,...
Drew Street Auto Repair, Timing Chain
As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open up to allow air into the engine. They remain closed while the air and fuel is compressed and ignited, powering the piston. Then the exhaust valves open to release the exhaust. This all has to be timed very precisely....
Drew Street Auto Repair, Power Brakes
Pay Attention to this Light Of all the warning lights on your vehicle’s instrument panel, there’s one that demands your attention. And that’s the brake warning light. Common sense will tell you that if you can’t stop, you are endangering...
Drew Street Auto Repair, Used Car Inspection
Used Vehicle Inspection In Clearwater It’s always exciting to get a new car – even when it’s used. But it can feel like you’re going out on a limb a bit when you buy a used vehicle. I mean, people sell vehicles for a lot of reasons. Maybe they just wanted a new car,...
Battery, Drew Street Auto Repair
Batteries are a huge part of modern Clearwater life. I mean, how many battery chargers do you have in your Clearwater home? Of course, our purpose here is to talk about car batteries in Clearwater. When Clearwater drivers come into Drew Street Auto Repair and need a...
Drew Street Auto Repair, Wheel Bearings
QuestionI remember my dad having the shop “pack the bearings??? on the family car. Is this something I need to have done?AnswerThat’s a good question. At one time, all wheel bearings were “serviceable??? and needed to be taken care of from time to time. It’s a little...
Drew Street Auto Repair, Used Car Inspection
It’s natural for Clearwater drivers to be a little anxious when they buy a used car in the Clearwater area; you worry that it has something wrong with it or that it hasn’t been well maintained. If it’s possible, bring the vehicle in for a used car...
Battery, Drew Street Auto Repair
Today’s vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really strains your electrical system, making it hard for the battery to keep up. Think about it: electric seats, seat heaters, power locks, windows and sunroofs. And then we have all...
Drew Street Auto Repair, Wheel Alignment
Clearwater drivers ought to be concerned about wheel alignments for two primary reasons: safety and money. When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side, maybe pretty hard. A moment of inattention could put you into on-coming traffic or off the...
