What You Need to Know to Maintain Your 4×4 Vehicle

4x4 vehicle

Enjoying a four-wheel drive vehicle (4×4) can be a beautiful thing. Whether your vehicle is all-time all-wheel drive or allows you to select between two- and four-wheel drive as driving conditions dictate, the freedom that a 4×4 offers is, for some, one of life’s greatest pleasures. Camping, hunting, fishing, rock crawling, archaeology, or just general off-roading…

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How to know if you really need the repairs your auto shop is recommending

Ben from Hong Kong Auto Service shows customer what work needs to be done on her car

When a new customer comes to us for the first time, the one question they often have (but keep to themselves) is this: Will we recommend work they don’t need? Sometimes, it’s based on bad experiences with other shops. Sometimes, it’s just because they don’t know us. We haven’t had a chance yet to earn their…

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Why do I need a timing belt replacement?

gears with timing belt wrapped around

Timing belts are one of those maintenance items that car owners don’t often think about but should. The timing belt is a critical part of your engine. If it fails, your car will stop running and, in some cases, incur major engine damage. To help you head off any unexpected or costly surprises, let’s cover…

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How to Know When You’re Getting a Good Deal on Your Auto Repair

Auto repair for good price | Hong Kong Auto Service Wilmette IL

Getting a fair price for your auto repair is on every car owner’s agenda. But how can you know when you’re getting a fair deal and when you’re getting ripped off? Fortunately, there are some solid principles for helping you to know a fair price from a padded one before agreeing to the repair. Here…

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Car Myth Buster! True or False?

Talking on the phone at a gas station

Question: My son is convinced that putting a potato in the exhaust pipe will cause the engine to blow up when we start the car. Can you confirm that this is not true? Yes we can! You can assure your son that the potato will just shoot out. There’s all kinds of automotive information out…

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A new car warranty does not mean you must go back to the dealer

New car warranty - You don't have to return to the dealer | Hong Kong Auto Service Wilmette IL

All too often, we hear a customer say, “Ben, you’re great. But we bought a new car and are taking it to the dealer. We’ll back when the new car warranty is up!” It’s a common misconception that you have to take your new car back to the dealer while it’s under warranty. This is…

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Top picks: Your favorite car repair articles from last year

Throughout the year, we like to bring you articles about how to save time, money and headaches by taking care of your car. We want to give you the information you need to make the right auto repair decisions for you. And every January, we like to do a roundup of our clients favorite articles—in…

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We offer service with a SMILE

When weekend warriors head to the hardware store for supplies to paint their family room, their to-buy list may include paint, paint brushes and drop cloths. However, from the moment they enter the store, the retail team guides them through the buying process to ensure they leave with everything they need. In the paint department,…

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College or bust! Fill up on vehicle back-to-school basics

Before you hit the books, pick up your owner’s manual to ensure your car is roadworthy and in tip-top shape for the commute back to school. This manual is your go-to-guide to ensure your wheels get you where you need to go all semester long. Parents, it’s never too early to school your kids on…

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