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.
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Extend the Life of Your Engine: Schedule a Routine Oil Change Today
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 […]
Time for a Tire Rotation? Don’t Ignore These Warning Signs.
Sometimes we ignore the things we depend on the most. You probably don’t give your tires much thought until they become a problem. And that’s a problem! Don’t take for granted the safety that properly aligned, installed, and inflated tires can provide. If you think your tires may need some help, the expert team Joe’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
Where Can I Store My Wrecked Car in Indianapolis?
Karl Benz invented the first automobile in 1885, and since then, the evolution of the motor vehicle has been outstanding. Even if their cars are defective, many people hold on to them for sentimental purposes, unique decor, or to save money and repair at a later date. When you are ready to restore your automobile, […]