Posted on 3/25/2020
With the spread of the COVID-19 virus across the globe, times are uncertain and there is great concern for the well being of our friends, families, and loved ones. Here at Dave's Automotive, we understand how important reliable auto care is to your daily lives, even among the COVID-19 shutdowns and stay at home orders. Many of those working in essentials fields such as law enforcement and healthcare still need a reliable vehicle to get them to work every day to continue saving lives and serving our community. Even those who may be out of work at the moment still need a reliable car to get them to the store to retrieve essentials such as food and sanitary supplies. This is why Dave's Automotive remains open to serve you and your family. Auto repair is considered essential to keeping our community viable during this time and it is our number one goal to keep our staff, our valued customers and the community as a whole safe and healthy. Here are some of the ways in w ... read more
Posted on 3/3/2020
After driving your vehicle for years, you get accustomed to the way it drives and the sounds it makes. So when you hear a sound that is off, you may be alarmed and unsure if your vehicle needs a repair or not. Depending on the sound, your vehicle could be letting you know that something is amiss. It also depends on when you hear the noise, whether it just starts happening nonstop or if it only happens when you step on the brakes or start your car. Lets take a look at some of the common car noises and what they can indicate. A screeching noise under the hood can indicate a worn serpentine belt or a faulty engine pulley. The screeching sound will be respective, almost like you hear the noise every time the belt goes around once. Belts are extremely important and will need to be replaced at the first sign of wear, because a broken belt means a broken down vehicle. A hissing noise under the hood can indicate a broken hose. A broken hose can be the source of a fluid leak ... read more