Good, Better or Best: Choosing the Right Oil Change
Three oil change options, three different jobs. How to pick the one that fits your car and your plans for it.
NC State Inspection: What to Expect
The annual inspection is easier when nothing surprises you. What we look at and the quick checks you can do first.
Do You Have to Service a New Car at the Dealer?
Short answer: no. Routine maintenance can be done where you choose. Here’s how to keep your warranty safe while you do it.
Car Overheating? What to Do (and What Not To)
Summer traffic on the Durham Freeway is hard on cooling systems. What to do if the needle climbs — and how to stop it happening.
How Often Should You Change Your Oil?
Your owner’s manual and your driving habits matter more than a sticker rule. How to work out the right interval.
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Maintenance: Car Care Articles
Oil, fluids, inspections and keeping a car healthy between visits. 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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