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Car Care from DADS

Whether you’re a first-time car owner or a seasoned driver, our blog provides expert advice, and practical insights to help you navigate the world of car maintenance with confidence. From simple DIY fixes to understanding professional services, we’re here to guide you through the journey of caring for your car. So, buckle up and join us as we explore the ins and outs of keeping your car running smoothly and efficiently!

Flashlight on a cracked tire sidewall showing tire dry rot

Tire dry rot is the reason a tire with plenty of tread left can still be unsafe. Most drivers judge...

Technician using an inspection light to identify car fluid leaks under a vehicle

You back out of the driveway and there is a spot on the concrete. To identify car fluid leaks before...

Car on an alignment rack showing signs your car needs an alignment

Most signs your car needs an alignment are things drivers adapt to without noticing. You hold the wheel slightly left...

Technician checking transmission fluid for transmission overheating warning signs

Most transmission overheating warning signs are easy to explain away. A shift that feels a little lazy. A faint smell...

Technician checking tire tread during a back to school car checklist inspection

A back to school car checklist is one of those things parents mean to get to. Then the first Monday...

Technician inspecting a boat trailer hitch and safety chains on a pickup truck in a clean shop

Hitching up the boat for a day at Bass Lake should be the easy part of summer. This summer towing...

Technician shining a work light on a heat-discolored brake rotor in a clean shop

You press the pedal on a long grade and it sinks a little farther than it should, and the car...

Technician inspecting a worn serpentine belt and pulleys on a car engine in a clean shop

One rubber loop drives your alternator, power steering pump, water pump, and air conditioning compressor. When it starts to go,...

Technician testing a car battery for heat damage with a handheld tester in an auto repair shop bay

Car battery heat damage is the real reason a lot of Madera drivers get stranded in July, not the cold...

Technician inspecting a catalytic converter theft prevention shield in a clean auto repair shop

Catalytic converter theft prevention is a real conversation in Madera driveways now, not just a big-city problem. A thief can...

Bad Wheel Bearing

Wheel bearing noise symptoms usually start small. It is a faint hum at highway speed, the kind of sound you...

Keyless Entry Battery Drain

Your modern vehicle is essentially a rolling computer network. Features like proximity keys and push-button ignitions offer incredible convenience, allowing...

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