Naples Auto Repair

Get Your Vehicle Ready For The Beach! Summertime swimming season is here, Florida! Are you ready to hit the beach, cruise the scenic highways, and leave your worries behind? We are! However, nothing puts a stop to the fun faster than car trouble, breakdowns, and blowouts. Your vehicle wants to enjoy summer, too, so let's take proactive precautions to ensure everyone has a good time!   Summer is a time for fun, family, and fantastic outdoor activities, but it also introduces unique obstacles for your vehicle. Specifically, the sun and the heat! However, the sun combined with the heat (and wind) creates other "down the line" issues too. Let's discuss a few things to look out for and how you can get your vehicle ready for the beach.   Is Your Vehicle Ready For The Road This Summer? Check your tires - First and foremost, when getting ready for the summer fun, you want to check your tires and make sure they are ready for the road. The heat, sun, and sand co ... read more

Photo by Philipp Katzenberger on Unsplash Feeling Fiery in Florida That's right; you know what time it is. Florida is hot (again), but even hotter than last time! Now is the time to make sure your A/C system has the juice to cool you down. Have you had your A/C system serviced this year? Well, if you haven't, here's some information on things to look out for and what you can do to prepare for summer!   Your A/C system is a complicated network of physical components and electrical engineering. Between the compressor, radiator, fans, and freon, all sorts of things might need attention. The longer things go neglected, the worse the problems get. When do I service my A/C system? We generally recommend that yo ... read more

Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash When should I flush my vehicle's fluids? Flash flood of vehicle fluids in Florida! (Ok, our alliteration fun is over for the day!) That being said, when was the last time you changed your vehicle fluids? Which fluids did you change, and did you change your filters with them? Let's take a look at the fluids your vehicle has and the filters you might want to consider changing. Here is a shortlist of the fluids you want to pay attention to: Engine Oil Transmission Fluid Brake Fluid Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Wiper Fluid We recommend visiting your auto repair center of choice and setting yourself up with re ... read more

Photo by Obi Onyeador on Unsplash   Should I Buy A New Car Or A Used Car? As you might have heard, car prices are through the roof right now! That goes for new & used cars, the market has gone up and up since the beginning of the pandemic, with little signs of slowing down. The problem is some of us still need to purchase a vehicle.   Maybe your current vehicle isn't cutting it (or worse), or you had a baby and need more space, or you are a first-time car buyer looking to get on the road and pursue your goals. Whatever the reason, you need a vehicle, and you need to know how to get the most out of your money. Don't worry; there are still deals out there, but it is even more important than ever to be careful where ... read more

Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash   Valentine's Day is on the horizon, just a couple of weeks away! Making now a perfect time to consider how we can shower our vehicle with affection, the same way we do with our loved ones! Our vehicles work hard for us day-to-day; they deserve a spa treatment, too!    Naples has its own unique challenges and climate conditions that make preventative maintenance and continual care even more important. Naples has salty sea air blowing against our road surfaces, creating rough driving conditions in certain areas. Beyond that, we have humidity and intense heat, making moisture and rust a big issue. Mold can creep into our air conditioning systems and make cooling ourselves off a ... read more