What types of maintenance should be done during long car trips?

Before taking your vehicle on a long road trip, schedule a “health check up” with us.  As a general practice, the health check up will inspect the oil change interval, the timing belt replacement schedule, all fluids, belts and hoses, Read More

What should you do when your temp gauge begins to rise and you are in traffic?

If you are in traffic and your temperature gauge begins to rise, shut off power-using systems such as the air conditioning.   Next, turn on the heater and fan to the hottest/highest setting.  The heater unit will act as a small Read More

How do you clean dirty battery terminals?

Battery terminals can only be successfully cleaned by removing the cables. Multiple tools are available designed to clean the terminals and cable ends once separated. Smokey’s Auto Repair offers this service free of charge.