• Ghastly Sounds, Smells and Leaks: What’s Lurking Within Your Audi

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Ghastly sounds, smells and leaks...what’s lurking within your vehicle?

    Ghastly sounds, smells and leaks...what’s lurking within your vehicle?
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    From spooky noises in your engine to foul smells coming from the hood, know the scary signs that may be lurking within your Audi.

    Smells: Anything from burning oil or burning metal smells from the radiator can indicate an overheated engine. Serious engine damage can occur with frequent overheating, so make sure the devil, himself, isn’t hiding under your hood.

    Burning smells (along with other symptoms) can also indicate transmission problems and/or failure, overheated brake pads, a worn clutch, and more. Food smells, like rotten eggs, may be your catalytic converter, and smells of maple syrup may mean your have a coolant leak.

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  • Common Auto Problems Often Ignored; Worse Damage and Costly Repairs Down the Road

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Don't end up on the side of the road with an overheated engine.

    Don't end up on the side of the road with an overheated engine.
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    Strange engine noises, different handling than normal, or reduced gas mileage…these don’t seem like major issues for your Audi, right? So you put them off for now. Bad mistake. These are all signs of common problems drivers tend to ignore, that may cause more damage in the long run and have you shelling out more money to repair.

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  • Audi Service, Repair for the Fall Season

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Get your vehicle ready for Autumn driving.

    Get your vehicle ready for Autumn driving.
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    Getting Your Audi Ready for Autumn Driving

    Goodbye to the warm, summer days and hello to the cooler temps ahead. Fall season is just around the corner. As the road conditions change, as do driving habits, it’s an excellent time to prepare your Audi for the Autumn months ahead.

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  • Summer Heat, Audi and Audi Mechanic Meet

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    Have your Audi ready for summer driving.

    Have your Audi ready for summer driving.
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    Get Your Audi Ready for Summertime Driving!

    School’s out and it’s time to show off splashing around at the pool and beach. So while you slather on that sunscreen to protect your skin from that summer sun, don’t forget to protect your Audi from the heat and other summer elements that may have begun.

    We can’t help with road rage you may encounter with all the stop-and-go summer traffic, but we can offer up some tips to get your Audi ready before those summer days start drifting away.

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  • April: National Car Care Month

    Published 12 years ago — by Lisa Federico

    April is National Car Care Month

    April is National Car Care Month
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    April means that the spring season is here, and summer is right around the corner. With it being National Car Care Month, now is a good time to make sure your Audi is up to speed for those long weekends by the lake and vacation trips with the family.

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