It’s beginning to look and feel like winter here in Indianapolis. That said, when is the last time you brought your car to Joe’s Service Department for routine car maintenance? Vehicles need special attention in the winter to keep them running smoothly and safely through the wind and snow. Don’t wait until it’s too late: […]
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Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter in 8 Simple Steps: Part One

Extend the Life of Your Engine: Schedule a Routine Oil Change Today
An oil change is the most common of all car maintenance procedures. As the lifeblood of the vehicle, oil helps keep the engine running smoothly and efficiently. At Joe’s Service Department, we perform oil changes on lightweight and standard-sized cars and trucks.

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.

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 […]





