The Importance Of Winter Haven Drivers Following Service Intervals
Your browser does not support videoToday in our Stewart Auto Repair blog, we’re going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn’t the only aspect of your life in Winter Haven with recommended intervals: Let’s start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, watering the lawn and paying the bills? Now, what would happen if you didn’t follow these intervals? Well, you’d get more cavities. You’d may not discover health conditions that...
read moreHey Winter Haven Drivers; What Is The Most Distracting Food?
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Winter Haven? Is it:A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears?Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving, but if you chose ‘coffee’, then give yourself an extra two points; coffee is the number one food distraction for drivers in Winter Haven and around the country. Food distractions cause 25 percent of all car accidents; over a million and a half each...
read moreBusted: The Maintenance-Free Myth In Auburndale
Your browser does not support videoThere’s a segment of the Auburndale population that’s not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Mistaken perceptions have crept into the Florida area over time. Many Auburndale motorists think the root lies in the fact that modern cars are so reliable. Reliability has improved dramatically in recent years. Quality surveys report fewer problems with new cars than ever before. Back when cars spent more time in the repair shop, Auburndale drivers were more mindful of routine service. Now,...
read moreStewart Auto Repair Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
Today’s Stewart Auto Repair auto maintenance article focuses on your serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that’s driven by your engine. It winds around several accessories that power important automotive systems. Let’s go over them. First, the serpentine belt drives your vehicle air conditioning system. It spins the compressor that makes the cool air that takes the edge off the summer heat in Lakeland. Next, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that’s used by your...
read moreLooking Down the Road – Headlamps
If you’ve ever been driving around Winter Haven and had a headlamp go out, you’ve probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won’t have the same brightness which can be distracting and will affect your field of vision. To have your headlights inspected, visit us at Stewart Auto Repair. We’re at 1990 42nd Street, NW in Winter Haven, Florida 33881. Or give us a call at (863)965-2526 Experts in Winter Haven recommend replacing...
read moreBusting Automotive Myths In Winter Haven Florida
Myths passed around our Winter Haven Florida community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents to be virtually maintenance free and that anyone who says otherwise is out to rip you off. To get the truth about auto myths you hear around the Winter Haven area, come over to Stewart Auto Repair. You’ll find us at 1990 42nd Street, NW,...
read moreGas Savings In Winter Haven: Sharpen Your Pencil
High gas prices in Winter Haven have hit most of our budgets. You’ve probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related stuff. Increased fuel costs are now consuming a bigger portion of that budget and you may be tempted to skimp in some other areas – like scheduled maintenance. According to news reports and industry studies, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten personal vehicles on the road have at least one maintenance or repair item that hasn’t been done. Some of these items are serious safety concerns. Others...
read moreFinding Vehicle Recall Information From Winter Haven
No matter how well they’re made, cars are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice to Winter Haven residents and to fix the car free of charge. The manufacturer then tries to contact everyone who owns that type of car in Winter Haven and elsewhere until the work is done. If you have questions about vehicle recalls, give us a call: Stewart Auto Repair 1990 42nd Street, NW Winter Haven, Florida 33881...
read moreKeeping Your ‘Old Faithful’ Auto Running
At Stewart Auto Repair we’ve had a lot of people asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that’s been building for several years. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all vehicles on the road have over 75,000 miles on them. It looks like it’s going to keep heading in that direction for a while. With high fuel prices a lot of folks are putting off buying a new car. Thanks to AutoNetTV, we can provide you with a video...
read moreWinter Haven Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
Your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules. The regular schedule and the severe service schedule. It’d be wrong for us to tell you that everyone in Lakeland always needs to follow the severe service schedule – but its wishful thinking to say that the regular schedule is always good enough for your vehicle. Contact Stewart Auto Repair to learn more about Severe Service Requirements for your vehicle You can find us at: 1990 42nd Street, NW Winter Haven, Florida 33881 Or call us at (863)965-2526 At Stewart Auto Repair...
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