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Keeping Your Vehicle Running Smoothly with Auto Repair in Washington, D.C.
Our home of Washington, D.C., is known for historic landmarks, political significance, and bustling streets. But D.C. is also known for potholes, aggressive drivers, and brutal traffic. With such a dynamic environment, the need for reliable auto repair services is paramount.
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This Year’s Best Car Care Advice from Metro Motor
We do our best to provide top-notch auto care to our DC Metro area customers. We also enjoy empowering them, as well as our blog readers, with the knowledge needed to make the best decision about their vehicles. As we look back on 2021, we thought it would be a good idea to round up all the best advice our readers found most helpful this year.
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Your Car Battery is Dead. Now What?
It’s a worse case scenario; you’re late for work and you hear the high, whining sound of a car that just won’t start. Your battery’s dead. Even if you’re not in this exact situation, a dead battery is not something any driver looks forward to handling.
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Why Do Mechanics Charge So Much?
The saying “You get what you pay for,” is incredibly true when it comes to auto repairs. Still, getting the bill after your car starts making a funny noise can be a bit of a shock, we know. Why exactly do mechanics cost so much? It highly depends on a few main categories: the cost of car parts, the cost of an expert auto technician, the cost of not maintaining your vehicle, and the cost of operating an auto repair shop.
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Your Guide to Vehicle Maintenance Records
A lot goes into owning a car, and taking care of it properly can be overwhelming for new car owners. One habit that our Metro Motor technicians encourage everyone to pick up is maintaining your vehicle maintenance records. The earlier you start, the easier it will be to keep them all straight.
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What to Expect From Your VA Car Inspection
When you’re a new driver, one of the first maintenance tasks you need to be aware of is having your car inspected annually. In fact, having a VA vehicle safety inspection each year not only helps you maintain proper care and makes driving safer for you and others, it is also required by law.
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Why It's Important to Check Your Transmission Fluid
While it may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of routine preventative maintenance for your vehicle, making sure that there are no issues with your transmission is a very important step in ensuring that your vehicle continues to function properly and safely for years to come.
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What’s This Car Dashboard Light Mean? A Quick Reference Guide
Your dashboard has a variety of displays and warning lights that serve as helpful indicators of the sometimes complicated and delicate systems of your vehicle.
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A Guide to Brake Care
Your car’s brakes are your most important safety feature. It’s important to care for and maintain your brakes in order to ensure the safety of your vehicle and those inside it. How you actually do this can leave some drivers confused. Here’s everything you need to know about brake care.
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Metro Motor’s Ultimate Car Maintenance Checklist
Cars are complicated. So, we created a mega-list of everything your car needs. We’ve broken it down by what to do throughout the year as well as by car mileage to help you find exactly what you’re looking for in our ultimate checklist.
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