Ever heard the sad tale of a staggering repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let’s take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt. First, let’s review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine, over the cylinders is called the cylinder head. The [...]
How To Properly Buy Tires In Wilmington Delaware
There’s more to buying tires than just good looks..
Fuel Saving Tip: Check Engine Light
/> A question for our Wilmington Delaware motorists: How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light? Hey, it’s not there to create ambiance; it’s a warning that something’s wrong. When your check engine light comes on get it checked at a capable Wilmington Delaware service station. Many conditions [...]
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Used Car Inspections In Wilmington Delaware Are Important
This is only one good reason for having all used cars professionally inspected before you make the purchase. So many times we see disasters that could have been avoided if only someone had taken the time to bring it in FIRST. Now that cars are lasting longer and achieving higher mileage before being traded or [...]
Tire Tread Depth for Wilmington Delaware
So, when are your tires actually worn out? This is a question a lot of us in Wilmington Delaware ask ourselves. For many, the answer is ‘when they no longer pass a safety inspection’. But waiting that long can have a serious impact on your safety. The U.S. Federal government doesn’t have any laws for [...]
Are There Blind Spots In Wilmington Delaware?
Everyone in Wilmington Delaware has blind spots – and no, I’m not talking about the fact that you really don’t sing like Jessica Simpson. I mean the areas of the road that you can’t see when you’re driving around Wilmington. First let’s talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others… [...]
Defensive Driving In Wilmington Delaware
There was a man in Wilmington who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home – so he moved. (Just Kidding!) When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Delaware highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home [...]
Before You Leave Wilmington, Get A Trip Inspection
You know, at Buckley’s Auto Care we get a lot of people asking about how to prepare their car for a trip. That’s a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas outside of Wilmington so you may be anxious to know that the car is up to [...]
Fuel Filter Service in Wilmington Delaware
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn’t seem right. Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember, because it is a long list, but your service center at [...]
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