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Most of us have gotten a rock chip -- if you drive anywhere-it's inevitable. And it's a pain. But, if you catch it right away, it won't grow into that giant crack that we all dread. So, the best course to take is, to take your car in ASAP when you get a fresh crack, and your windshield specialist will inject it with a liquid bond. This is what prevents it from cracking further. After all, a crack is much cheaper to fix than an entire windshield.

Everyone knows that you need to change your oil as part of your car’s regular, routine maintenance, and most people know that their manual will tell them what viscosity to use. What you might not know, however, is whether you should use synthetic or conventional oil, or which one is right for you and your car’s needs.

The first thing to know when making this decision is what the difference is between the two kinds. Synthetic oils, as you might imagine, are a careful blend of laboratory-created lubricants and chemicals designed to meet or exceed the needs of…

While your vehicle might require some fine tune ups from time to time, the one thing you can always count on needing is an oil change. All those moving parts in your hard working engine need lubrication. Without proper lubrication your engine will produce too much friction which will lead to eventual overheating and deterioration.

When you take your vehicle for its oil change, understanding the difference between synthetic and conventional oil is important. Synthetic oil has been engineered precisely to offer the best lubrication for your engine.

 

It is very important that you follow a vehicle maintenance schedule. This will help keep your vehicle at peak performance with less heartache. Instead of waiting for problems to manifest to you, you can take preventative measures to bypass the problems all together. No matter what kind of vehicle you have, how high quality or high tech it is, it requires necessary actions such as oil changes.

Some of the features that need to be taken care of throughout your vehicle maintenance schedule involve engine, fuel and automatic transmission fluid filter checks.

Is your car an important part of your lifestyle? Do you depend on it for your family needs and your livelihood? Most of us do, and our dealership wants to help you protect a very important family member, your vehicle.

Like all of us, your vehicle needs regular checkups. The vehicles of today are more robust and reliable than ever, but even the finest crafted and best designed parts become worn with regular usage. Belts stretch, oil and other fluids break down in the normal course of their work, and road vibration can cause things that should be tight to…

Driving conditions in the Princeton, Tazewell, Blacksburg, and Richlands area are notoriously variable. You could be commuting in short bursts across small-town roads, driving for hours along the highway, or putting your truck or SUV's four-wheel drive to the test on steep, muddy backcountry trails. It can get blistering hot in summer, and freezing cold in winter.

What does that mean for your oil change interval?

Every vehicle has a different recommended oil and filter change schedule, based on its make and model. How and where you drive also factors in. You may need more frequent oil...

A well-maintained vehicle is a safer vehicle. For no other maintenance task is this as obvious as brake repair. Without brakes working to their full power, you may find it takes longer to come to a full stop. If you need to make an unexpected stop to avoid a deer, a pedestrian, or another vehicle, your car's stopping power is essential.

Fortunately, this Chevrolet video teaches drivers one easy way to tell if their brakes are wearing out -- squeal.

Most of the makes and models sold at Ramey Auto Group have brake-wear indicators called "squealers" built in. If you…