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We’ve been helping Northern Virginia drivers keep their vehicles running strong for over 35 years. One of the most common concerns we see every week is the dreaded check engine light – that small yellow icon that can cause big anxiety. If your check engine light keeps coming on, even after repairs or resets, you’re not alone. At our Gainesville and Warrenton locations, we diagnose dozens of these cases each month. In this post, we’ll break down the top seven reasons why that warning might keep returning, how to know if it’s serious, and what to do next. 1. Loose…
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ESSENTIAL AUTOMOTIVE TIPS AND TRICKS
Summer can be tough on cars, especially during high temperatures when heat can destroy batteries and stress the cooling system and tires. As a precaution, these vehicle components should be checked periodically during summer to help avoid breakdowns and car problems, according to the Car Care Council. LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY Excessive heat and overcharging shorten the life of a battery. Heat causes battery fluid to evaporate, which then damages the internal structure of the battery. A malfunctioning component in the charging system, usually the voltage regulator, allows too high a charging rate, which will eventually destroy a battery. To…
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