Maintenance
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We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...Published on: Apr 19, 2012 -
Every Memphis car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, ...Published on: May 29, 2012 -
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Memphis. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized...Published on: Jun 12, 2012 -
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Memphis?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed ...Published on: Jun 29, 2012 -
These days many people in the Memphis area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a b...Published on: Aug 03, 2012
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As Memphis consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Tennessee, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and mo...Published on: Aug 28, 2012 -
When it comes to their vehicles, some Memphis residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remem...Published on: Sep 13, 2012 -
Today in our Allen's Automotive Center blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Memphis with recommended inter...Published on: Sep 21, 2012
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Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Allen's Automotive Center in Me...Published on: Oct 04, 2012
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Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving o...Published on: Oct 18, 2012 -
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...Published on: Nov 20, 2012
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Myths passed around our Memphis, Tennessee community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for ...Published on: Jan 03, 2013 -
Recalls are pretty serious for Memphis residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Memphis residents still might want to know about. For these less se...Published on: Feb 27, 2013
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A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Tennessee news. Memphis people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a governm...Published on: Apr 25, 2013
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About 90% of our driving decisions in the Memphis area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Memphis drivers have experienced the frus...Published on: Jul 03, 2013 -
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Memphis?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but...Published on: Aug 16, 2013
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If you are a driver in Memphis and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is ...Published on: Aug 20, 2013 -
At Allen's Automotive Center we've had a lot of Memphis customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for sev...Published on: Nov 19, 2013 -
People in Memphis have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much highe...Published on: Jan 02, 2014 -
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Tennessee folks were real sticklers abou...Published on: Jan 09, 2014