New to our blog? Check out this recap list of all our favorite topics over the last year! We’re more than just the premier Chantilly VA auto repair company, we’re here to give you excellent advice on all things automotive and driving. Did you know 87% of all drivers engage... read more
Spring is coming hot and fast, so prepare your car with these helpful tips from Chantilly VA auto repair! Winter can do a real number on your car between the salt, slush, snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. As we head for warmer weather, giving your car a physical will undo... read more
PRESS RELEASE Chantilly, Virginia — March 22, 2016 Winter is rough -- on the skin, on the roads, but perhaps most especially on the cars on the roads. But it's gone now, and for that northern Virginians rejoice; and for that, Chantilly's premier auto center, Advanced Automotive, is offering three... read more
A week or so before you leave, have regular maintenance done, like oil and filter change. Specifically, ask the shop to check the air filter and change it if necessary. Changing the air filter is an inexpensive way to enhance fuel economy and performance. Also have them check the tires... read more
Something goes wrong with your car and you're faced with a high repair bill. It would be nice to get a new car, but is that the smartest decision? Would you be better off fixing your current ride, or is it really time to buy a new one? The answers... read more
For maximum protection, most oil companies say to change the oil every 3,000 miles or three to six months regardless of what type of driving you do. A new engine with little or no wear can probably get by on 7,500 mile oil changes. But as an engine accumulates miles,... read more
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... read more
Great news! You’re getting a tax refund, and you’re dreaming of all the ways you can spend it: On a new spring wardrobe, on a trip, on a new gadget… or on your car. A recent poll suggested that as many as a third of American taxpayers intend to use... read more
So there was this major trade show and conference that happened last week; everyone’s talking about it. Maybe you know it as the Consumer Electronics Show, but from what we saw (or well, read on Twitter — maybe someday we’ll actually get to grace those hallowed halls of the Las... read more
Christmas has come and gone, and now — ‘tis the season for car buying. As dealers work hard to clear the last of last year’s models off the lot, and look to get a jump start on sales numbers for the new year, prices are slashed and buyers like yourself... read more