Allen's Automotive Center

Let's Clear the Air

So, back in the 1970s, automakers started equipping vehicles with a device that reduces harmful emissions before they even go out the tailpipe. They’re called catalytic converters, and whi...

Published on: Oct 25, 2026

Start Me Up

You have a nice road trip planned out. You’re all packed, sit down in the driver’s seat, go to start your vehicle up and… Nothing! You might hear a click, but that&rsquo...

Published on: Oct 21, 2026

Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement

If your vehicle is newer than the mid 2000s, it likely doesn’t have a once-popular ignition system which uses a distributor cap and rotor. But if your vehicle is old enough to have them, i...

Published on: Oct 11, 2026

Catching Trouble Early

Your vehicle depends on wheel bearings. Sitting between the wheel’s hub and axle, they allow your wheels to spin smoothly, bear the vehicle’s weight and work in harmony to stay align...

Published on: Oct 04, 2026

Today’s Headlights: Brighter, Smarter… and Harder to Replace

Maybe you’re old enough to remember when headlights were essentially all the same on every vehicle. They were so cheap and easy to replace, most people could do it themselves. Those ...

Published on: Sep 27, 2026

Grease is the Word

If you have a rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive vehicle, it has a driveshaft. It’s the metal tube that transmits mechanical power from the transmission to the differential and, ultimate...

Published on: Sep 20, 2026

Cabin Air Filter Replacement

How many times have you heard, “You should replace your cabin air filter,” and decided, “I’ll do it later.” You might think twice when you consider a new filter can help ...

Published on: Sep 13, 2026

Why is My Vehicle Overheating?

When it comes to your vehicle overheating, the signs can be loud and clear when you have a problem. You may see a thermometer-shaped warning light come on or a temperature gauge whose needle is ...

Published on: Sep 06, 2026