owner's blog

Regularly washing your car is extremely important when it comes to the health of your cars exterior. Many car owners believe the best way to ensure a thorough washing is to do it themselves. However, automatic car washes are much safer and efficient than hosing down your vehicle in your driveway.

Too many variables come into play for those “do-it-yourselfers” when it comes to keeping their car clean. The wrong amount of water or wrong type of soap won’t safely remove dirt and can lead to scratches in the car’s paint. Not removing dirt from a car can also lead to rusting.

Staying conscious, concentrated, and attentive while driving is critical to avoiding accidents, but defensive driving will take your safety to a whole new level. As an auto repair shop, we’ve compiled a few defensive driving tips to help you avoid accidents and have a more pleasant driving experience.

The scene is familiar, even to us auto repair employees. You’re driving around Farmingdale and you see a motorist on the side of the road holding a pair of jumper cables, waiting for someone to help. To be prepared, look at this video explaining exactly how to use jumper cables safely and effectively:

Did you know that the minimal amount of time your attention is taken away from driving while you’re texting is 5 seconds? At 55 MPH, that’s the length of a football field you’re driving blind! As an Auto Repair shop, we want Bethpage and the surrounding communities to be safe. Check out this video showing exactly how difficult it is to text and drive:

Inevitably, you will experience the displeasure of a breakdown. Don’t stress. If you handle the situation calmly with the proper tools and knowledge at your disposal, the situation can be a hiccup rather than a disaster. Here’s a quick list to get you through with minimal stress and danger.