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What Does Your Check Engine Light Mean? - Master Auto and Tire

posted on 8/5/2020 9:28:00 AM
When your car's "Check Engine" light comes on, it's usually accompanied by a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach. The light could mean a costly problem, like a bad catalytic converter, or it could be something minor, like a loose gas cap. But in many cases, it means at minimum that you'll be visiting your mechanic to locate the malfunction and get the light turned off. The Check Engine light, more formally known as the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), is a sign...
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5 Simple New Years Resolutions for Your Vehicle

posted on 8/5/2020 9:27:00 AM
This year you might resolve to fix your house, work out more, eat healthier, or go for that goal you’ve had your eye on for years. This year should also be the year that you resolve to fix or maintain your vehicle, lower your repair costs, lower your gas usage, and add a few years onto your trusted vehicle. With a few simple resolutions, you can keep your vehicle as happy and healthy as you strive to be this year. This year, resolve to:  Keep up on your oil changes! Your seasonal...
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Determining the Age of a Tire

posted on 8/5/2020 9:26:00 AM
When it comes to determining the age of a tire, it is easiest to identify when the tire was manufactured by reading its Tire Identification Number (often referred to as the tire’s serial number or DOT number). Unlike vehicle identification numbers (VINs) and the serial numbers used on many other consumer goods (which identify one specific item), Tire Identification Numbers are really batch codes that identify several components.  The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Nation...
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Breaking in New Winter Tires

posted on 8/5/2020 9:26:00 AM
Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step in winter safety and decided to invest in a set of winter tires. There are a few things you are going to want to remember about your winter tires, especially if this is your first time making the transition. A few things you may want to know:  Depending on the kind of tires you select, you may notice a change in the feel/sound of your commute. Because winter tires have more of a grip on the road, they might sound louder depending on your ve...
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Master Auto Repair Earns Esteemed 2013 Angie's List Super Service Award

posted on 8/5/2020 9:25:00 AM
This press release recently went out for Master Auto Repair:St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) March 19, 2014by: Mike Najjar Master Auto Repair has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013."Owning a business is a great career for me. It's challenging; there's always something new happening. Being in a service business gives me the opportunity to help ...
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How Do Potholes Damage Your Vehicle?

posted on 8/5/2020 9:25:00 AM
It’s peak pothole season out there and no one is immune to their sneaky destruction. We’ve all hit them at some point, and every time it happens, you see it only a second before it gets you, often too late to miss it. These little road hazards lay in wait, with their dips, bumps, and sharp toothy edges, just waiting to ruin your day. They can cause a sudden jolt all the way up to a blown tire.  And, I hate to report, they aren’t disappearing any time soon. Potholes are eve...
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Do You Have Good Brakes?

posted on 8/5/2020 9:25:00 AM
There are some things on your vehicle that you should have confidence in and never worry about. Is everyone buckled up? Do I have a full tank of gas? Your vehicle should make you feel safe and secure, and keep you and your loved ones safe throughout your travel. It goes then, without much, saying that you also need to be confident in your brakes. This function is the one thing keeping you out of harm’s way in the event of an accident or road hazard. Think about it, you do not want to find ...
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Master Auto Repair Announces Purchase of General Motors MDI

posted on 8/5/2020 9:22:00 AM
Master Auto Repair has recently purchased the General Motors MDI, the same diagnostic testing equipment used by GM dealers. Master Auto Repair can now perform ANY diagnostic test and any reprogramming function that a GM dealer can provide. Scott Ramsey, ASE Certified Master Technician, says, “This system will be more convenient for our customers. Now, there is no reason for them to be forced to go back to the dealer for any repair. We can do everything in-house.”The MDI system is des...
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Spring is the Season for Change

posted on 8/5/2020 9:22:00 AM
As the weather changes and the world is energized to get out and do something, you can start with a simple change:  changing the fluids in your vehicle. It’s fast.  It’s easy.  It’s not expensive, and it is the single most important thing you can do to maintain your car or truck.   A quick run down of the fluids in your vehicle are Oil, Coolant, Transmission Fluid, Brake Fluid, Power Steering, and Washer Fluid. To maintain your vehicle’s prop...
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Taking Budgets Further on Auto Repair

posted on 8/5/2020 9:20:00 AM
Do you like to save money? In this economy, we do almost anything to save a dollar. Generic groceries, matinee movies and even skipping routine auto repair. It might seem harmless now, but skipping auto repair and routine maintenance could be a death sentence for your vehicle. Let this put into perspective what missing routine auto repair will actually cost you- the average American will spend $120 per year on oil changes, while the average engine costs about $4,000. Save pinching pennies f...
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If you’re looking for expert auto repair and tires in Collinsville, IL, you’ve come to the right place with Master Auto Repair. With a wide selection of premium tires and top-notch auto repair and service performed by ASE-certified technicians, Master Auto Repair is proud to display the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence, a distinction that only 15 percent of auto repair shops in the entire country can claim. With easy appointments, complimentary shuttle service, and loaner vehicles, we take the headaches out of auto repair in Collinsville, IL. Schedule an appointment and you’ll find out why customers keep coming back to Master Auto Repair.