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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Your Vehicle Needs Extra Care to Combat the Winter’s Cold and Snow
By Bruce Phillips
AAA Schuylkill County’s Approved Auto Repair Manager
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.
Wintertime can be a beautiful time of the year, where, after a snowfall, everything is covered in a blanket of glistening white. But for your vehicle, snow, ice, and cold are anything but good.
All of your vehicles mechanical and electrical systems are subjected to very harsh conditions in the winter that can cause them to fail and create the need to use a AAA tow truck. There are some simple things that can be done to help protect your vehicle and avoid this scenario from happening.
Before winter sets in, schedule your vehicle to be serviced and checked over by a reliable automotive repair facility. Your local AAA-Approved Auto Repair facility fits the bill nicely for this service. AAA inspects
them yearly and certifies that they meet
our training, technology and technician standards that are required by AAA to be in the program. For information about these standards go to AAA.com/autorepair/ locations. All AAR facilities now offer a two-year or 24,000-mile parts and labor warranty for repairs performed with new parts (some restrictions may apply). Also, as a AAA member, you are entitled to at least a 10-percent off labor discount on repair work to a maximum discount of $50 (exclusions may apply).
Make sure the oil and filter are freshly changed going into winter, to make sure of proper oil flow when it gets frigid. The air
filter for the engine and the cabin filter for the interior should be checked and replaced, if needed, to reduce the chance of something causing a reduced air flow either to the engine or the heating and defrosting systems.
Looking at your vehicle’s exterior needs, start off by making sure that the parts of
the car that touch the road are all in good shape. Make sure all your tires have plenty of tread and are correctly inflated. Tires in cold weather can lose air as much as 1-2 lbs. for every drop of 10 degrees or more. Check the tire pressures regularly in the winter. Also, while having your service done, see if a tire alignment or tire rotation should be done to make sure your car is tracking properly and helping your tires to wear evenly.
Other essential items that should be checked are the battery, charging and starting systems. Have your AAR facility
verify everything is in good condition and the battery is strong for wintertime starting. If you can’t make it to the garage, call AAA and have its mobile battery service come to your home or business to check everything and, if needed, replace your battery. Check with your local AAA office, because AAA battery service is not available in all areas.
Have the AAR facility check all your ve- hicles lights and their operations because with winter being a darker season, all lights working is a necessity. Also have them verify your ignition components, brake system, belts and hoses, exhaust system, and heater and defroster are operating as designed and that there are no fluid leaks. Make sure the engine cooling system is working correctly, has no leaks and, for central Pennsylvania, can handle a freezing temperature good
to at least 25 degrees below 0. One other area that often is overlooked in winter maintenance is wiper and washer operation. We recommend special winter windshield wipers during this time of year because their design keeps snow from freezing in the blades. Also, use special low-temperature windshield washer fluid in the washer reservoir so that it doesn’t freeze up.
For additional information about the AAA Approved Auto Repair program visit your local AAA branch office or go to AAA.com/autorepair/locations.
One last thing before the snow and ice come, have a car insurance review done by your local AAA insurance agent at a nearby AAA branch office or click on to AAA.com/insurance for assistance. That way, if you do have an accident because of the snow or ice, you will know you have proper coverage to get you back on the road quickly.
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