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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
ICE AND SNOW ARE ON THE WAY!
AAA Approved Auto Repair Facilities Can Make Sure Your Car Is Ready to Travel Through It.
APPROVED
AUTO REPAIR
DIRECTORY
AAA’s Approved Auto Repair program means quality repair services and important consumer protection for AAA members.
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY
ORWIGSBURG
Orwigsburg Service Center
(570) 366-4600
712 W Market St. Services: 1-10, E, S, O, DR
PINE GROVE
Hatter’s Body Shop
(570) 345-4662
181 Molleystown Rd. Services: 11-13, S, O, DR
POTTSVILLE
Wehr’s Auto Service, Inc.
(570) 622-5718
536 S Centre St. Services: 1-9, S, O, DR
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN
Kwik Klean & Lube
(570) 739-2420 756 Rte. 183 Services: 1-10, O, DR
Moyer’s Car Care Center, Inc
(570) 739-4477
102 South Rte. 183 Services: 1-9, S, O, DR
Tamaqua
Right Turn Automotive Inc. (570) 668-0900
218 Lincoln Drive Services: 1-9, S, O, DR
VALLEY VIEW
Klinger & Stehr, Inc
(570) 682-3104
103 Broad St.
Services: 1-6, 8, 9, E, S, O, DR
Scope of Services:
1 Engine Performance
2 Minor Engine Repair
3 Brake Service
4 Electrical Systems
5 Tire, Steering, Suspension
6 Heating, Air Conditioning
7 Major Engine Repair
8 Automatic Transmission
9 Manual Transmission
10 Diesel Engine
11 Auto Body Repair
12 Auto Body Painting
13 Auto Detailing
14 Hybrid Service
E Emissions Testing
S Safety Inspections
O Oil recycling Drop-off
DR Discounts & Rewards
For more information on Approved Auto Repair in Schuylkill County call 1-888-627-9227 or
log on to AAA.com.
RED indicates Approved Auto Body facility
AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities are not the only repair facilities capable of providing quality repairs.
Inclement weather can pose challenges for even the most experienced driver. Because more crashes involving property damage occur during the winter months than at any others, AAA encourages motorists to prepare for adverse cold weather driving conditions with these steps. Prepare your vehicle and be cautious while on the road.
Prepare Your Vehicle
First, make sure your vehicle is prepared for winter driving. AAA offers the following tips for motorists departing on winter road trips:
• Have the battery and charging system
tested. A fully charged battery in good condition is required to start an engine in cold weather.
• Have the brakes checked to ensure they work properly and apply smoothly, which helps prevent the wheels from locking on slick surfaces.
• Make sure the tires are properly inflated.
Under-inflated tires can be dangerous, and may suffer damage. Remember, the air pressure in your tires will decrease 1-2 psi for every 10- degree drop in outside temperature. Consider changing the air in your tires for nitrogen, which has larger molecules and leaks out much slower. Many service centers do
this type of service for a nominal charge.
Remember to do your spare tire as well.
• Use the tire size recommended by your vehicle’s manufacturer for best snow traction. Overly wide tires tend to float on top of the snow, reducing grip.
• Make sure the engine coolant provides anti-freeze protection down to the lowest temperatures you are likely to encounter; -30oF/-34oC is a good guideline.
• Visibility is critical in adverse weather conditions, so replace worn windshield wipers that streak, and be sure the washer
reservoir is filled with a winter solvent that
will not freeze.
• Keep the fuel tank at least half full at all times
to minimize condensation buildup that can lead to fuel line freeze-up. It may be a good idea to add fuel system drier containing alcohol to the gas in the tank in order to absorb moisture. If you drive a diesel vehicle, make sure the fuel you buy is winterized so it doesn’t get jelled up when it is extremely cold.
• Carry a winter driving kit for emergency use
that includes a bag of some sort of abrasive material (sand, salt or cat litter), a small snow shovel, snow brush, traction mats, a flashlight with new batteries and a spare set of batteries, washer solvent, ice scraper, jumper cables, a blanket, a disposable lighter, flares, drinking water, extra clothes, and some energy bars.
• Program your radio for AM 530 or 1610 stations, as you may see signs referencing those frequencies for important traffic advisories.
• Carry a cellular phone and car charger.
Program the phone with important numbers, including a reliable roadside service provider that will be able to assist you during inclement weather if you have signed up in advance, such as AAA emergency road service (800-AAA-HELP or your local AAA club number).
AAA can assist you in finding a local reliable auto repair facility for assistance in preparing
your vehicle for winter driving. AAA, through the AAA Approved Auto Repair facility program,
has a selection of repair facilities that has met
a stringent set of standards and are inspected yearly by representatives from AAA for adherence to those standards. A free listing of AAA Approved Auto Repair facilities is available by visiting the automotive page of AAA.com.
Our thanks to AAA Newsroom for help with this article. Information compiled by Bruce Phillips, Approved Auto Repair Manager.
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