It’s one thing to purchase a quality car with great ratings. It’s another thing to keep it that way. Even the best-made vehicles need some preventative maintenance in order to keep them running well and for a long time. At Joe’s Service Department, here are a few car-care tips we offer everyone who comes into […]
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3 FAQs about Oil Changes
At Joe’s Service Department of Indianapolis, we get many questions from our customers about routine car maintenance. Many people understand that their car needs regular service, like an oil change, but they don’t really know the why behind it. In this post, we’ll address a few of the most common questions we get about standard oil […]
3 Reasons to Have Your Tires Aligned
At Joe’s Service Department, our customers often ask about what they can do to extend the life of their vehicles. Ongoing car maintenance is key, and tire alignment is one of those preventative maintenance items we highly recommend. Here’s why we urge all our customers to have their wheels aligned according to their manufacturer’s recommendations.
Reliable Auto Repair in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis, you can find a mechanic on almost every corner. However, not every mechanic offers the same experience, reliability, professionalism, and customer service. So how do you know which auto repair shop is trustworthy enough to send your car? At Joe’s Service Department, we’ve found these attributes to be consistent qualities of a good […]
Why is an Oil Change Important?
Your vehicle’s owner’s guide comes with a manufacturer’s recommendation for how often to get an oil change. But let’s face it: We’ve all pressed our luck with running the mileage past the recommended limits from time to time. So what is the big deal about getting a regular oil change? Oil Change Frequency The auto […]
Car Care for Holiday Travel
In the coming months, you’re likely to do a little—or a lot—of traveling to holiday parties, family get-togethers, or even a good ol’ Christmas vacation. Before you pile into your minivan or sedan, be sure to give your vehicle some time and attention by bringing it to Joe’s Service Department in Indianapolis.
The 4-1-1 on Tire Alignment
You regularly gas up your vehicle and take it in for its regular oil change every 3,000 miles. It’s functioning well—so you may be wondering why your auto mechanic is suggesting tire alignment.
What’s the Big Deal about Auto Tune-Ups?
Just like doctors recommend a yearly well-check to keep you in good health, your auto mechanic suggests an annual car tune-up. This little visit may not seem important, but it really is key to your car’s preventative care. An annual tune-up from Joe’s Service Department of Indianapolis can help your vehicle stay in good shape […]
Three Tips for Spring Car Care
I’m not sure what it is about springtime, but as the weather gets warmer, people get motivated to get stuff done. If car care is on your spring to-do list, here are a few tips from our auto mechanics at Joe’s Service Department.
How to Change Your Oil
One of the most basic car maintenance tasks for Indianapolis drivers is the regular oil change. When it comes to changing your vehicle’s oil, you have two options: do it yourself at home, or take your car to a quality car service company that can do it for you. We’ll summarize both options for you […]