With summer around the corner, chances are you are taking a road trip or two with the family sometime soon. Before hitting the road you will want to make sure that you know how to save the most money on gas. Here
are a few easy ways:
1)  Change/optimize your driving habits.  Accelerate slowly; do not speed, the closer you are to 60 mph the more efficient your car will generally run.  When you know you are
going to come …

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, which makes us think of our moms. Chances are a new car is on her wish list. There are many choices from which to select the perfect one. Whether she is a new mom of young kids, a sporty/ adventurous mom, or an empty nester looking to retire, we have the perfect cars set up with her name on them.
New Mom Cars
All moms naturally place a priority on safety, but new …

With summer on the way, chances are we will have many more people coming to the auto repair shop with dead batteries. Did you know that both temperature and humidity have a direct correlation to the lifespan of your battery?
Car batteries are affected by temperature and humidity. If batteries get too hot or too cold, they will begin to exhibit behavior other than normal. This happens not because of a manufacturer defect, but because of using a battery in …

As you all may have noticed, each week Garrett Automotive is featuring a new automotive blog, which gives you a little insight into all things automotive. This week we are going to go back and highlight some of our favorite blogs from the past that you may have missed out on.
My check engine light is on! What does this mean?!
It means your vehicle’s onboard computer system has self-diagnosed some kind of problem. The “Check Engine” light, which is …

Proper tire pressure can save you money. Under inflated and over inflated tires will cost you money and can be dangerous. If your vehicle’s tires are under inflated by as little as 6 psi it could lead to tire failure and the tire’s tread life could be reduced by as much as 25%. Additionally, under inflated tires will heat up internally and cause a reduction in fuel economy by up to 5%.
With today’s gas prices, that is money out …

If you notice that your car is overheating, it is imperative that you get your car checked out ASAP! An overheated car can mean a number of things. Once at the shop your car auto mechanic will check a number of things to see which one of the following may be to blame.
1.Is the black air dam still in place?
Get down on your knees in front of your car and make sure you still have the hard black …

When you see that the oil pressure light is on your car, you shouldn’t ignore it. An oil pressure light (or low gauge reading) means one of two things: either your engine has dangerously low oil pressure, or the oil pressure warning light has failed. It may be a serious problem or just a minor one, but nonetheless, it is important to get looked at right away.
Do not keep driving if the oil warning light is on or your …

Now that you have your new car and have been driving it around for a while, chances are you are due for factory-scheduled maintenance. Depending on which make and model you bought, you might even be fully covered on the cost of the services. Did you know that your car doesn’t have to go back to the dealer for scheduled maintenance to maintain your warranty?
At Garrett Automotive in Kennesaw, GA, our trained technicians can perform any maintenance that you …

With the abundance of pollen recently, you could possibly be exposed to pollen inside the cabin of your car. In order to prevent that from happening, you will want to make sure you have a clean air filter. The cabin air filter in your car is what helps purify the air that circulates into you cabin. A dirty air filter could leave you breathing in un-circulated air.
If you fail to carry out preventive maintenance tasks such as replacing your …

Spring is officially in the air, which means the change of season can be the reason for that sudden itch in a change of vehicle. If you are in the market for a new car, whether for better fuel economy or upsizing, now is a great time to shop. In order to save you some time and research, we have created a list of the top 5 best car finds for March.

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Expires
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