In the world of automobiles, one thing keeps the wheels turning and the engines humming: oil. Whether you’re a seasoned driver or just hitting the road for the first time, understanding the role of oil in your car is a helpful tool. At Joe’s Service Department, we know it’s true since we’ve been offering oil […]
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Car Maintenance 101: A Basic Guide to Oil Changes

Festive Ways to Spruce up Your Car for Christmas
No matter what kind of car you drive, there’s no reason why it can’t get into the Christmas spirit! Whether you’re decking out your vehicle for a family trip to grandma’s house or adding a little holiday cheer to your daily commute, these tips from Joe’s Service Department will make your car look its best. […]

Car Maintenance Q&A To Ease Your Fears
Fall is here! Leaves are changing color, the days are getting shorter, and Halloween is right around the corner. Still, even if you enjoy spooks and haunts, you don’t want to be scared when it comes to your car’s performance. At Joe’s Service Department, we field many car owners’ questions. Keep reading to learn common […]

Schedule a Tune-Up to Keep Your New Car in Tip-Top Shape
Owning a new vehicle is exhilarating. There is nothing like that new car smell, a perfectly clean interior, and enjoying all the bells and whistles of the latest technology. If not properly maintained, however, your new car will begin to experience problems. Keep your car in tip-top shape with auto maintenance from Joe’s Service Department […]

Extend the Life of Your Engine: Schedule a Routine Oil Change Today
An oil change is the most common of all car maintenance procedures. As the lifeblood of the vehicle, oil helps keep the engine running smoothly and efficiently. At Joe’s Service Department, we perform oil changes on lightweight and standard-sized cars and trucks.

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.

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.

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 […]

4 Maintenance Tips to Boost Your Car’s Life Expectancy
You may not give your car much of a passing thought until it starts acting up. Every day, you drive it to work, to pick up your kids, to the store, and pretty much everywhere else! You know what it’s like to be stuck without a car while yours is in the shop. Plus, you […]

How to Know It’s Time for an Oil Change
Most of us learned in driver’s ed, or when we got our first car, to have the oil changed every 3,000 miles. But as technology has advanced, that 3,000 mile standard has shifted. Many car manufacturers have different standards per vehicle, so the old rule of thumb doesn’t hold true across the board anymore. There […]
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