Car Broke Down in Durham? What to Do Next
Get safe first, then get towed. Here’s the order to do things in — and the numbers to call — if your car quits on a Durham road.
When Should You Replace Brake Fluid?
It’s the part of your brakes you never see. Why brake fluid ages and why we recommend changing it every 30,000 miles.
Squealing Brakes: What the Noise Means
Not every brake noise is an emergency, but some are. How to tell a squeal from a grind — and when to stop driving.
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Brakes & safety: Car Care Articles
Brakes, breakdowns and staying safe on Durham roads. Written by the team at Neal’s Garage, the full-service auto repair shop on West Markham Avenue in Durham since 1950.
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