With the arrival of spring, many of us are itching to spring clean our homes but it’s important to remember to spring clean our cars. Yet spring cleaning for our car involves more than removing the Starbucks cups and Cliff bars wrappers that haven’t made their way out of our cruiser. Let’s start with the…
Even though rarer than years past, flat tires can happen any time you’re driving…so it’s important to always be prepared. Not only do you need to know how to change out the flat for a spare, but you need to make sure you have all the right tools to do so. Here are a few…
Growing up in the car business, I learned early on the importance of getting your car tuned-up regularly. However, that was when car tune-ups were done about every 25,000 miles. “Give me plugs and wires and you better check the ‘points’ in the distributor” a customer would request. Fast forward to today and the tune-up,…
We have some exciting news to start out the new year with a special announcement from Hawkins Chevrolet. Many may already know this as it’s been a year in planning, but we just hadn’t officially announced it. How it came about Just over a year ago, well-respected body shop, Don’s Body Shop, closed due to…
Now that the chilly temperatures have set in this winter, is your vehicle ready for the cold? Parts of the country will experience snow and ice and it’s important to be prepared to drive in these conditions if you live in those areas. Having year-round preventative maintenance is important but it’s especially important when it…
Winter months can wreak major havoc on your vehicle. The dangerous weather, frigid temperatures, and being unprepared is a recipe for disaster. As temperatures begin to drop, now is the time to plan for the next few months and prepare you and your vehicle to ensure it operates properly and you remain safe all winter…