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.
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5 Tips to Get Your Car Ready for Summer
Our Top 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions about Auto Maintenance
Here at Joe’s Service Department, we get a lot of questions about car maintenance. Proper maintenance is key to extending the lifespan of your vehicle and avoiding costly repair bills. To help you keep your car in tip top shape, we’ve decided to discuss our top four most frequently asked questions.
Reduce Your Risk of Being in an Accident with Routine Auto Maintenance
Every year, there are more than two million traffic accidents in the United States. Of these, roughly 94% are caused by poor driver decisions. Additionally, at least 2% (44,000) of accidents are the result of mechanical failure. At Joe’s Service Department, we aim to keep our customers safe by encouraging smart driving and routine vehicle […]
Tire Pressure vs. Cold Winter Weather
As frigid temperatures start to close in on central Indiana, it might be time to put some thought to your tire pressure. When you’re driving in very cold weather on icy roads, you want to be sure that your car can handle the driving conditions. At Joe’s Service Department, our expert mechanics can perform all […]
4 Maintenance Tips to Boost Your Car’s Life Expectancy
You may not give your car much of a passing thought until it starts acting up. Every day, you drive it to work, to pick up your kids, to the store, and pretty much everywhere else! You know what it’s like to be stuck without a car while yours is in the shop. Plus, you […]
Step Up for a Tune-Up
Uh oh, the dreaded “check engine” light came on. Or you’re starting to notice your brakes aren’t quite as responsive as they used to be. Are you scratching your head to remember when was your last tune-up? It might be time to bring in your car to Joe’s Service Department for a dose of preventative […]
Wintertime Checklist for Your Car
There’s no getting around it: winter in Indianapolis is here. In the midst of all the bustle of the holiday season, take a little time to get your car in winter-driving shape. Remember that Joe’s Service Department is ready to make sure your car is ready to handle anything this winter can throw at it. […]
The Most Important Things to Consider when Choosing New Tires
With many brands of tires on the market, it may be confusing to a new car owner which type they need. Remember, the tires on your car are like the shoes on your feet, so you need to look for support, speed, and, most importantly, safety. Joe’s Service Department devotes itself to your safety as we execute […]
Your Indianapolis Car Service Experts
Quality used vehicles offer an affordable and dependable way to get to work, school, vacation, or anywhere on time. Like any type of vehicle, however, they require proper maintenance and care. Here at Joe’s Service Department, we have our very own vehicle servicing center to help keep your car in top shape. From […]
Car Maintenance: How We Can Help
Having a car brings with it a lot of freedom. You can go pretty much wherever you please, whenever you please. But with this freedom comes new responsibility, mainly the responsibility of properly maintaining your vehicle. When it comes to car maintenance in the Indianapolis area, Joe’s Service Department is your one-stop shop. From basic […]