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Matt Davis Auto
875 US Highway 70 W
Garner, NC 27529
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Archive for January 2019The Edible EnginePosted January 28, 2019 9:12 AMYou may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats and squirrels—even rabbits—have been known to gnaw on wires in engine compartments, causing vehicle electrical systems to go haywire. They can disable a vehicle completely and be very expensive to fix. In 2017, some drivers noticed their vehicle's wiring was being chewed and found out the automaker was using a relatively new material for covering their wires: soy. Many of the repairs to their new vehicles weren't covered under warranty by the manufacturer when it was discovered rodents were eating the wiring. So the owners filed a class action suit, saying the soy covering was essentially baiting the critters. The automakers tell a different story, saying mice, rats and squirrels have been chewing through wire insulation long before it was made out of soy. Regardless of what the insulation is made of, vehicle owners should make sure rodents aren't chowing down and creating a problem in the engine compartment. They can have their repair facility check for these signs: Little bits of acorns, leaves, chewed up plastic and animal droppings in the engine's nooks and crannies. Using a black light, your technician can detect animal urine, a sure sign that they've been using your engine compartment as a warm apartment, a nest and a dining room. You can take steps to prevent rodents from chomping your vehicle's parts. Honda—one of the vehicle manufacturers that uses soy-based wiring covering—makes a rodent tape. It contains a spice called capsaicin that rodents find too hot to handle. Other preventative measures include installing metal mesh around wiring harnesses or spraying the engine compartment with special rodent-repellants. Rodent damage can cost one vehicle owner thousands of dollars to fix, not the kind of bite anyone wants taken out of their bank account. Matt Davis Auto
875 US Highway 70 W
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 600-5125
All About Your TPMS in GarnerPosted January 20, 2019 8:44 AM
Matt Davis Auto Looking Down the Road - HeadlampsPosted January 13, 2019 8:48 AMIf you've ever been driving around Garner and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field of vision. Matt Davis Auto Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Matt Davis Auto in GarnerPosted January 6, 2019 7:24 AMWith Garner gas prices being what they are, many of us in NC are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Garner area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in NC. But there are things all Garner drivers can do to save fuel: We can improve our driving habits and stay on top of preventive maintenance at Matt Davis Auto. These things make small savings possible, but they can really add up. Clean out your trunk. Every ounce in your vehicle translates to a bit more fuel required to drive around Garner. First, if your gas cap is leaking or worn, get a new one. Third, don't ignore your Check Engine light. Problems that cause that light to come on usually affect your fuel efficiency. Matt Davis Auto Tracking True in NC: Wheel Alignment in GarnerPosted January 1, 2019 9:14 AMThe biggest issue for Garner area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Matt Davis Auto in Garner. When undergoing an alignment service at Matt Davis Auto, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are checked for damage. Then the alignment is charted and checked against the factory settings. Obviously, a big jolt can seriously knock things out of alignment, but Garner area drivers also need to understand that a series of smaller ones can add up. That's why we recommend periodic alignment checks. If your vehicle owner's manual doesn't specify the interval, once a year might be appropriate. Or check with a service advisor at Matt Davis Auto in Garner. Matt Davis Auto
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Matt Davis Auto - Garner
875 US Highway 70 W
Garner, NC 27529
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