Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)

September 25, 2022

You may remember a song that went, "Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are." While that was a song about life's lessons, there are a few things we should all know about how important rearview mirrors are to safe driving. While new electronic devices are helping drivers be ... More

Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson: Rotor Problems

September 18, 2022

The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Jackson.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less... More

What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson

September 11, 2022

Okay. You went to your local Jackson car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Jackson service center, but on the way, the Check Engine light ... More

When Metal Meets Metal (Wheel Bearings)

September 4, 2022

What part of your vehicle has little metal balls inside that are lubricated and allow you to cruise on down the road? They are wheel bearings, and automotive designers might argue they are human beings' second greatest invention of all time (the first is, of course, the wheel!). You have a wheel... More