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Organization is the key to managing a busy life in CT. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Middletown residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write &...Published on: Oct 25, 2017 -
Hello CT! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not?...Published on: Sep 03, 2017 -
There’s not much Middletown drivers can do about the price of gas in CT, but we can control - up to a point - how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The fir...Published on: Jul 24, 2017 -
Most Middletown drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? Thi...Published on: Jul 09, 2017 -
Shopping for tires in Middletown can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off,...Published on: Jun 13, 2017 -
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Middletown. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta t...Published on: May 15, 2017 -
Middletown area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for n...Published on: Mar 05, 2017 -
Today's Personal Auto Care Service Center Inc. article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Middletown drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in CT who thin...Published on: Feb 13, 2017 -
Higher Middletown fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Middletown drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to ...Published on: Jan 09, 2017
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Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of ...Published on: Dec 04, 2016 -
When you drop your vehicle off at Personal Auto Care Service Center Inc. in Middletown, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. Personal Auto Care Service Center Inc. prof...Published on: Nov 20, 2016
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Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Middleto...Published on: Oct 24, 2016 -
Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Middletown drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in ...Published on: Oct 16, 2016
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Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreo...Published on: Sep 20, 2016
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At Personal Auto Care Service Center Inc., we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Personal Auto Care Service Center Inc. alignmen...Published on: Aug 22, 2016 -
Some Middletown drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed by their vehicle. Nope. If you're going to do any towing around Middletown, you should be aware of safe...Published on: Jul 25, 2016 -
If you haven't shopped in the Middletown area for a new vehicle recently, you're likely to experience some sticker shock. It seems everything is costing more these days. And when you consider the pric...Published on: Jul 18, 2016 -
Hello Middletown! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in CT...Published on: Jul 11, 2016
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Today in our Personal Auto Care Service Center Inc. blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended int...Published on: Jun 21, 2016 -
Do I keep my old vehicle or buy a new one? It's a question most Middletown drivers ask themselves at some time or another.Generally, what it comes down to is the choice between a car payment...Published on: Jun 05, 2016