There’s no getting around it: winter in Indianapolis is here. In the midst of all the bustle of the holiday season, take a little time to get your car in winter-driving shape. Remember that Joe’s Service Department is ready to make sure your car is ready to handle anything this winter can throw at it. […]
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The Most Important Things to Consider when Choosing New Tires
With many brands of tires on the market, it may be confusing to a new car owner which type they need. Remember, the tires on your car are like the shoes on your feet, so you need to look for support, speed, and, most importantly, safety. Joe’s Service Department devotes itself to your safety as we execute […]
Your Indianapolis Car Service Experts
Quality used vehicles offer an affordable and dependable way to get to work, school, vacation, or anywhere on time. Like any type of vehicle, however, they require proper maintenance and care. Here at Joe’s Service Department, we have our very own vehicle servicing center to help keep your car in top shape. From […]

Car Maintenance: How We Can Help
Having a car brings with it a lot of freedom. You can go pretty much wherever you please, whenever you please. But with this freedom comes new responsibility, mainly the responsibility of properly maintaining your vehicle. When it comes to car maintenance in the Indianapolis area, Joe’s Service Department is your one-stop shop. From basic […]
The Benefits of an Annual Tune-Up
Let’s be honest: Most people skip the annual tune-up for their vehicles because they don’t want to spend the money or take the time. The rest of us just get busy and forget. However, at Joe’s Service Department, our mechanics want to share a few reasons why you might want to make your annual tune-up […]
Top 5 Car-Care Tips
It’s one thing to purchase a quality car with great ratings. It’s another thing to keep it that way. Even the best-made vehicles need some preventative maintenance in order to keep them running well and for a long time. At Joe’s Service Department, here are a few car-care tips we offer everyone who comes into […]
3 FAQs about Oil Changes
At Joe’s Service Department of Indianapolis, we get many questions from our customers about routine car maintenance. Many people understand that their car needs regular service, like an oil change, but they don’t really know the why behind it. In this post, we’ll address a few of the most common questions we get about standard oil […]
3 Reasons to Have Your Tires Aligned
At Joe’s Service Department, our customers often ask about what they can do to extend the life of their vehicles. Ongoing car maintenance is key, and tire alignment is one of those preventative maintenance items we highly recommend. Here’s why we urge all our customers to have their wheels aligned according to their manufacturer’s recommendations.
Reliable Auto Repair in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis, you can find a mechanic on almost every corner. However, not every mechanic offers the same experience, reliability, professionalism, and customer service. So how do you know which auto repair shop is trustworthy enough to send your car? At Joe’s Service Department, we’ve found these attributes to be consistent qualities of a good […]
Why is an Oil Change Important?
Your vehicle’s owner’s guide comes with a manufacturer’s recommendation for how often to get an oil change. But let’s face it: We’ve all pressed our luck with running the mileage past the recommended limits from time to time. So what is the big deal about getting a regular oil change? Oil Change Frequency The auto […]