Uncategorized Archives - Country Road Automotive - Lincoln Park, NJ https://countryroadauto.com/category/uncategorized/ Complete Automotive Repair & Maintenance Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:31:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Helpful Car Care Tips for College Students: Take Care of These Things Before They Leave for School https://antiquewhite-skunk-151588.hostingersite.com/car-care-tips-for-college-students-2/ Wed, 05 Aug 2015 18:52:39 +0000 http://countryroadauto.com/?p=664 Will your college student be driving his or her car back to school this month? Now is a good time to start thinking about car care… before things get too busy. That way, you’ll know their car is safe for the trip and you won’t have to worry about breakdowns while they’re away at school.… Read More

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]]> Front Suspension on a 2007 Ford E150 Van https://antiquewhite-skunk-151588.hostingersite.com/front-suspension-2007-ford-e150-van/ Thu, 06 Nov 2014 23:24:05 +0000 http://countryroadauto.com/?p=454 When inspecting the front suspension of this 2007 Ford E150 Van, we found severe play in the upper and lower ball joints. This van should not be driven. Click below to watch the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuEVagdqWjg

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]]> The Battery Pack of a Hybrid Vehicle https://antiquewhite-skunk-151588.hostingersite.com/battery-pack-of-a-hybrid-vehicle/ Fri, 26 Sep 2014 19:34:52 +0000 http://countryroadauto.com/?p=422 We thought you’d like to get a glimpse at the battery pack of a hybrid vehicle. We recently had to work on one for a customer of ours so we took some photos. You can view those photos in the gallery below. The battery packs in hybrid vehicles power the electric motor, which makes the… Read More

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]]> Summer Vacation Driving Tips – Traveling with Kids can be Fun! https://antiquewhite-skunk-151588.hostingersite.com/summer-vacation-driving-tips/ Tue, 24 Jun 2014 20:45:58 +0000 http://countryroadauto.com/?p=375 You can’t wait until summer vacation, but admit it… you’re a little nervous about driving all that distance with your kids. In the midst of all the fun, there will probably be some fights and complaining going on. With a little pre-planning, you can lessen the anxiety. We’ve got some summer vacation driving tips to… Read More

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]]> Back-to-School Car Care https://antiquewhite-skunk-151588.hostingersite.com/back-school-car-care/ Wed, 02 Apr 2014 16:01:24 +0000 http://countryroadauto.com/content/?p=202 In the very near future, the hustle and bustle of the school season will be upon us. College-bound drivers will be heading back to school. Moms and Dads will be car pooling to sporting and after-school events. Before things get too hectic, it’s a good idea to think about making sure your vehicle is safe… Read More

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]]> Do-It-Yourself Car Repair – Is it Right for You? https://antiquewhite-skunk-151588.hostingersite.com/car-repair-right/ Wed, 02 Apr 2014 16:00:26 +0000 http://countryroadauto.com/content/?p=200 Have you been considering a little Do-It-Yourself car repair? If you have, you may want to check out this article from RepairPal. It talks about what repairs are okay to DIY and what repairs should be left to the professionals. Click HERE to read “DIY Car Repair – A Way to Save Money or Better… Read More

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]]> Do You Know How to Make Sure Child Safety Seats are Safe? https://antiquewhite-skunk-151588.hostingersite.com/know-make-sure-child-safety-seats-safe/ Wed, 02 Apr 2014 15:58:41 +0000 http://countryroadauto.com/content/?p=198 As parents of young children, there are always so many things to consider when it involves their safety. Driving them in the car is one such area, especially when it comes to the use of Child Safety Seats. There are so many factors that come into play. Parents often find themselves asking questions like, “Does… Read More

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]]> Reasons for Poor Gas Mileage – Track Your Mileage with this Smartphone App https://antiquewhite-skunk-151588.hostingersite.com/reasons-poor-gas-mileage-track-mileage-smartphone-app/ Wed, 02 Apr 2014 15:57:47 +0000 http://countryroadauto.com/content/?p=196 There are any number of reasons you can experience poor gas mileage. One thing is certain, if you are seeing an increase in the number of times you have to fill up at the pump, you’re vehicle’s engine is not performing as efficiently as it could. Some of the main reasons for poor mileage: Bad… Read More

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]]> How to Tell if You Need New Tires https://antiquewhite-skunk-151588.hostingersite.com/tell-need-new-tires/ Wed, 02 Apr 2014 15:56:21 +0000 http://countryroadauto.com/content/?p=194 Use this simple test to tell if you need new tires. Take a regular penny (with today’s deeper treads, some are saying to use a quarter as opposed to a penny), and place it in between the grooves on the top of the tire (shown to the right). If you can see the top of… Read More

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]]> Safe Driving Tips for the Holidays https://antiquewhite-skunk-151588.hostingersite.com/safe-driving-tips-holidays/ Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:28:14 +0000 http://countryroadauto.com/content/?p=176 This time of year can be exciting times for family and friends as they get together to celebrate the holidays.  Here are some tips you can follow to make sure your holiday travels are safer: Before you start your trip, make sure your vehicle is tuned up and in good shape for travel. Be flexible… Read More

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