Holiday Weekends Can Be Very Stressful On Your Automobile
If your Thanksgiving plans include road travel, you will be joining millions of other drivers nationwide. Even if you just plan to hop in the car and take advantage of the Black Friday sales, you’ll still rely on your vehicle to keep you safe on the traffic-laden roads and in the jammed parking lots. Holiday […]
Tire Service Schedule for Your Car, Truck, or C/SUV
Never underestimate the importance of your vehicle’s tires. They are a major safety feature on your automobile and, as such, they deserve the best tire service they can get. United Auto Care is a full-service automotive shop and we maintain and replace tires. We can also repair them if the damage is minimal. Take a […]
Signs You’ve Got Trouble Brewing in Your Heater Core
Halloween is coming up quickly and the weather is cooling down. You can breathe a sigh of relief from the summer heat, but what about when it gets cold? Is your vehicle’s heater core ready to push hot air through the vents? Let’s talk about this unsung hero and how United Auto Care can make […]
Seven Signs Your Vehicle Needs an Engine Performance Check
You rely on your vehicle’s engine to run without a problem every time you start it. If you notice any of the seven things below, your vehicle’s engine performance is being compromised for some reason. The longer you wait to have the issue resolved the more damage you’ll do to the engine. United Auto Care […]
Four Signs You’ve Got Car Battery Trouble
Nobody wants to deal with a dead car battery, especially if you’re in a hurry. Your vehicle will give you some warnings that your battery is running out of juice permanently, including hard starts and dimmed lights. You can also inspect your battery to look for signs of trouble, which is a good idea if […]
Ways to Make Your Commute Enjoyable
It’s beautiful in our little neck of the woods here in Flowery Branch, GA, but if you have a daily commute into Gainsville or farther, you may find yourself stuck in traffic every day, even if it’s just for a little bit. This is frustrating. No need to candy-coat it. It stinks. Your commute doesn’t […]
Signs Your Car’s AC System Is Going Out
You need your car, truck, CUV, or SUV’s AC right now, so how can you tell if it’s on the verge of dying in the middle of summer? There are signs that can alert you to air-conditioning trouble, and if you’ve never had your vehicle’s AC system serviced, you might be on the road to […]
Four Symptoms of a Failing Transmission
A failing transmission can get costly, especially if you have no idea there’s a problem under the hood. Transmission service is crucial to prevent transmission failure. How often you should have your vehicle’s transmission serviced depends on the manufacturer’s recommendations. Some recommend a service every 15,000 miles, while others say you can wait as long […]
Steps to Avoid Damaging Your Vehicle in a Parking Lot
Parking lots are every vehicle’s nightmare. Dings, dents, scratches… all of these things damage your automobile, even if the damage is only aesthetic. You can protect your car, truck, or SUV in a parking lot to reduce the chances of an incident. There’s no guarantee you will always come out of a parking lot unscathed, […]
Is My Fuel Cap Loose?
You might not believe this but a loose fuel cap can cause a lot of trouble. Your fuel cap is designed to create a vacuum seal and when it cannot do that, your car, truck, or SUV will get a little cranky. How your gas cap becomes loose is two-fold: You might not have screwed […]