With gas prices remaining low, drivers should take advantage of their savings and invest it back into their vehicles. By spending a little now to increase fuel efficiency, drivers can multiply fuel savings and save more money at the pump. Engine Performance: Keep your car properly tuned to improve…

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Braking systems

December 17, 2020, 10:04 am Car Maintenance

Braking systems are one of the most vital safety systems in our vehicles, but they are often taken for granted; when it comes time to stop suddenly, we remember how valuable our brakes are. Different Types of Braking Systems Brakes use friction to stop our vehicles, and there are a few types of braking…

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Common Jeep Problems

September 16, 2020, 4:16 pm Car Maintenance

Driving a Jeep, you may have experienced what we call “The Death Wobble”. When the wobble starts, you will feel the steering wheel shake violently, typically after a pothole or another severe hit, or sometimes when you hit the brakes too hard. If any of this is sounding familiar, it’s…

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Your “Check Engine” light is not something to fear. On the contrary, it is your friend, and here’s why! In modern cars, trucks, and SUVs there are a variety of sensors performing measurements of temperatures, gas mixtures, amount of air or exhaust flow, position of one part in…

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The kids are back in school and you are back to work; temperatures are easing off and the leaves on the trees are taking on a new color. It’s time to consider getting your family car, truck, or SUV ready for the colder months ahead. As your Agawam area service partner, we at Parrotta's Auto Service…

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