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Why is an Oil Change important?

Why is an Oil Change important?

Aside from being the proverbial life blood of your engine, there is more to an oil change than just oil. Oil changes done by certified automotive technicians are accompanied by a vehicle inspection. Periodic vehicle inspections keep minor problems from becoming major disasters.  When you go to the gas station, how many people do you see with the hood up? Back in the day, people pulling up to a service station to get fuel would be bombarded with a small army of attendants checking oil, transmission fluid, air pressure in tire, coolant level etc. In todays instant gratification powered world, no one is taking the time to look at any of the critical components that need to be checked on a regular basis. Fast is not always the right answer.  I am not trying to pick on quickie oil change places, but how much really gets checked in ten minutes? A good oil change should take about 45 minutes. All the systems of the car should be looked over and all fluids should be ... read more

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Maintenance

Has your car been sitting a while?

Has your car been sitting a while?

While some people have been out about or have continued to work during the stay-at-home order, many people have been stuck at home. That means cars have been stuck at home as well. Like humans, cars (and trucks) do not sit well. Vehicles are designed to be moving, having fluid moving through their systems to keep everything lubricated and in good condition. Charge for battery and the various computers can also be an issue with long term sitting. In some vehicles, even one week can be a problem. If you are able to get your car out and drive it around the block once a week, it is certainly better than no movement at all. It would be even better if you are able to take a short drive somewhere, while still keeping within the health constraints of you and your family. If you encounter any issues when you go out to start your vehicle, feel free to give us a call. We can absolutely help you out, even if all you need is a quick, no-contact-jumpstart. Remember, you aren’t ... read more

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Battery

Who Says There's No Free Lunch??

Who Says There's No Free Lunch??

Hey Kamphaus Community! We've been racking our brains trying to figure out how to keep things moving a long and how we can help our great community. We got to thinking. Everyone needs to eat! Our local restaurants are struggling. So we came up with a plan! We'll buy breakfast, lunch or dinner for any customer who has a labor bill of $250 or more! We are working with Briana's Pancake House in Hanover Park and Italian Pizza Kitchen in Roselle to bring you $20 gift certificates towards a meal at either place. Check out their amazing food over at  https://www.instagram.com/italianpizzakitchen/ and https://www.instagram.com/brianaspancakehousehp/ !  We do have a little fine print. The offer can't be combined with any other discounts, and we can only offer this until we run out of gift certificates. We'll keep the ... read more

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