Winter weather is hard on vehicles. Stop by Joe’s Service Department in Indianapolis for a tune-up and routine maintenance to make sure your car is well-prepared for the snow and ice. Generally, we recommend taking the following eight precautions each winter to keep your car in proper working order. See our previous post for the […]
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Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter in 8 Simple Steps: Part Two
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5 Tips to Get Your Car Ready for Summer
Summer means road trips, vacations, and picnics. But it also means it’s time to invest in routine maintenance for your vehicle. At Joe’s Service Department, we perform annual tune-ups to help our clients’ vehicles run efficiently for many years. To keep your car running smoothly this summer, follow these five tips for summer car maintenance.
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Our Top 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions about Auto Maintenance
Here at Joe’s Service Department, we get a lot of questions about car maintenance. Proper maintenance is key to extending the lifespan of your vehicle and avoiding costly repair bills. To help you keep your car in tip top shape, we’ve decided to discuss our top four most frequently asked questions.
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Reduce Your Risk of Being in an Accident with Routine Auto Maintenance
Every year, there are more than two million traffic accidents in the United States. Of these, roughly 94% are caused by poor driver decisions. Additionally, at least 2% (44,000) of accidents are the result of mechanical failure. At Joe’s Service Department, we aim to keep our customers safe by encouraging smart driving and routine vehicle […]
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Step Up for a Tune-Up
Uh oh, the dreaded “check engine” light came on. Or you’re starting to notice your brakes aren’t quite as responsive as they used to be. Are you scratching your head to remember when was your last tune-up? It might be time to bring in your car to Joe’s Service Department for a dose of preventative […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Car Care for Holiday Travel
In the coming months, you’re likely to do a little—or a lot—of traveling to holiday parties, family get-togethers, or even a good ol’ Christmas vacation. Before you pile into your minivan or sedan, be sure to give your vehicle some time and attention by bringing it to Joe’s Service Department in Indianapolis.