Take Care of Your Car’s Tires and They’ll Take Care of You
What do we mean when we say if you take care of your tires, they’ll take care of you? The answer to this question is simple. A good set of tires on your automobile helps you control the vehicle better and makes it safer to drive. Your tires need to be serviced just like the […]
What Makes European Automobiles So Special?
United Auto Care is a full-service auto shop. This means we work on all makes and models including European automobiles. We love European automobiles. The automotive technology coming out of Europe has been ahead of its time for decades. If you drive a European make and model, you can count on us for all of […]
Five Ways to Improve Your Vehicle’s Fuel Economy
Whether you drive a gasoline or diesel automobile, you want the most out of a full tank these days. With everything on the rise including gas prices, United Auto Care is going to list some tips to help you improve your vehicle’s fuel economy. The first tip is to keep your vehicle maintained so the […]
Why Does My Clutch Smell Hot?
A clutch can smell hot for two reasons. The first reason is that you may be learning how to drive a clutch and, as a consequence, you are riding it. This means that you are keeping your foot on the clutch pedal and depressing it slightly all the time. The other reason why a clutch […]
How Can I Tell Which Fluid Is Leaking From My Car?
Few things can ruin your day more quickly than spots on the garage floor. The best way to tell which fluid is leaking from your car is to grab a white paper towel or white cloth and dab up some of the fluid so you can see its true color. United Auto Care is going […]
It’s No Big Deal To Drive On Empty, Right?
When learning to drive, it is generally explained that driving your car on empty is not really good for it. While most people accept that fact, it doesn’t stop people from doing it anyway. Stopping for gas after a long day at work and in traffic can be a huge inconvenience to some, so they […]
Get Your AC Checked Before It Gets Any Hotter
Summers in Flowery Branch, GA, and really all over the state, can be brutal. If you’ve lived in the metro area for any length of time, you know how hot it can get here, and that is no time to be without a working AC in your car. Nice, summer afternoon drives instantly become something […]
Why Are My Headlights So Dim?
A problem in your vehicle’s electrical system is the reason why your headlights are so dim. The issue could be with the battery or alternator. If the battery does not have enough power, or the alternator is not powering the battery, your headlights will go dim as well as all of the other lights on […]
Is My Automatic Transmission Going Bad?
Driving with an automatic transmission that is going bad only damages the unit further and causes more expensive repairs. If you suspect that your transmission isn’t operating as it should be, United Auto Care recommends that you bring your vehicle into our shop as soon as possible. How can you tell whether your automatic transmission […]
More Things Factor Into Oil Changes Than You Might Think
Every 3,000 miles or six months is a good gauge for your oil changes, but this is not the only thing that you should take into consideration. United Auto Care explains below that there are a number of things that factor into when it is best to have the oil changed in your automobile. Age […]