Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)

February 4, 2024

If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... More

Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)

September 3, 2023

Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More

Recommended Jackson Service Intervals

October 23, 2022

Everyone in Jackson, Missouri, knows we are advised to go to our Jackson dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Jackson residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells us ... More

Ask Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson About the Importance of Service Intervals

July 12, 2020

Today in our Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the lawn, p... More

Hey Jackson Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?

April 14, 2019

Nowadays, Jackson drivers are paying more at Missouri gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Missouri drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old v... More

For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Jackson)

April 7, 2019

Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More

Should Jackson Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?

February 17, 2019

So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of your tri... More