The Economy of Maintenance for Jackson Drivers

December 27, 2020

Do I keep my old vehicle or buy a new one? It's a question most Jackson drivers ask themselves at some time or another.Generally, what it comes down to is the choice between a car payment and the possibility of repair bills. Most of the time, we want to choose the car payment because we don't lik... More

Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson: Serpentine Belt Overview

December 20, 2020

The technicians at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds... More

The Third Brake Light (Third Brake Light Service)

December 13, 2020

So you thought you only had two brake lights. Look again and you'll see one in the center at a higher level than the two on either side of the vehicle. They're sometimes in the inside of the vehicle behind the back window, or they could be in the deck lid, on the roof or on the spare wheel carr... More

Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)

December 6, 2020

If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep your vehicle's wheels and tires planted to the road surface. But they don't last forever. With care and ... More