When it comes to ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride for your Indianapolis daily commute, a hot cup of coffee and your latest podcast can help. But did you know that your car’s suspension system also plays a pivotal role in your driving experience? At Joe’s Service Department, we understand the importance of a well-maintained […]
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Smooth Ride Ahead: Understanding Your Car’s Suspension System

5 Undeniable Signs You Need a Tire Rotation
Imagine you’re driving down the road near your Indianapolis home, and your vehicle starts to vibrate, even at slow speeds. What could it be? At Joe’s Service Department, we’ve seen the signs repeatedly: It’s time for a professional to check your tires. With knowledge comes power, so here are the top five signs that it’s […]

Get Your Wheels in Line: The Importance of Tire Alignment
There’s a lot to consider when taking care of your vehicle because you rely on it to get from place to place around Indianapolis. And while tire alignment may not be the most exciting car care topic out there, it’s certainly an important one. A proper alignment can improve your vehicle’s handling and fuel efficiency, […]

4 Signs It’s Time to Service Your Brakes
For a lot of us, our cars are our home away from home. Whether we are driving our family members to after-school activities or going to and from work around Indianapolis, it’s important our vehicles run smoothly. The good news is, if we know what to look for, our cars give us clues when they […]

How Cold Weather Impacts Cars
Admittedly, Indianapolis weather has been relatively balmy so far this season. However, we barely have a toe dipped into winter. The odds are that the cold weather will come, and the impact on your vehicle will arrive with it. Still, if you’ve lived in Indy or a four-season area for any length of time, you […]

5 Tell-Tale Signs Your Tires Need Aligned
Wheel and tire maintenance is crucial for maintaining the safety and efficiency of your vehicle. Many of our clients understand the importance of maintaining adequate tire pressure and tread depth. One aspect of wheel maintenance many people forget, however, is wheel alignment is. If you haven’t had your wheels checked lately, call Joe’s Service Department […]

Schedule a Tune-Up to Keep Your New Car in Tip-Top Shape
Owning a new vehicle is exhilarating. There is nothing like that new car smell, a perfectly clean interior, and enjoying all the bells and whistles of the latest technology. If not properly maintained, however, your new car will begin to experience problems. Keep your car in tip-top shape with auto maintenance from Joe’s Service Department […]

Watch Out for These 5 Telltale Signs of Ignition System Failure
Imagine this: you’re running late for work, so you grab your keys and jump into the driver’s seat. Before you even finish buckling the seatbelt, you jam the key into the ignition, turn it over, and… nothing happens. The diagnosis? A failed ignition switch. Save yourself from hefty repair bills on a car that won’t […]

5 Tips to Get Your Car Ready for Summer
Summer means road trips, vacations, and picnics. But it also means it’s time to invest in routine maintenance for your vehicle. At Joe’s Service Department, we perform annual tune-ups to help our clients’ vehicles run efficiently for many years. To keep your car running smoothly this summer, follow these five tips for summer car maintenance.

How to Know It’s Time for an Oil Change
Most of us learned in driver’s ed, or when we got our first car, to have the oil changed every 3,000 miles. But as technology has advanced, that 3,000 mile standard has shifted. Many car manufacturers have different standards per vehicle, so the old rule of thumb doesn’t hold true across the board anymore. There […]
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