Category Archives: Maintenance and Service

Yahoo! Autos names Ford Fiesta as a Great Buy

Posted on December 16, 2010 by randall

Yahoo! Autos just named the Ford Fiesta as one of the Best Cheap Cars to own. The list was a composite of 10 cars under $18,000 that cater to people who do not want to shell out more that a … Continue reading →

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Car Tips: Tuning Up Your Car in 7 Steps

Posted on October 22, 2010 by randall

When it comes to tuning up your car, you usually want to do it every two years, or every 30,000 miles (whichever comes first). All it takes is a little bit of car knowledge to do this yourself, but if … Continue reading →

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Safely Changing Your Flat Tire in 6 Steps

Posted on October 6, 2010 by randall

Getting a flat tire always seems to come along at the worst possible time, but I guess there’s never really a good time to get a flat. Being able to safely change a flat tire is a skill that you … Continue reading →

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How to Check the Fuses in Your Car or Truck

Posted on August 16, 2010 by randall

Changing the fuses in your car or truck is one of the easiest fixes you can do, so if your car doesn’t start or you notice that your lights don’t come on, check your fuses first. A customer recently came … Continue reading →

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New Truck/SUV Tips for Saving on Fuel — Part 2

Posted on August 2, 2010 by randall

If you just came across this blog post, feel free to read the first part in this series here. Let’s go ahead and continue with the fuel-saving tips for trucks and SUVs that I found over on thecarblog.com: Turn off … Continue reading →

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Randall Reed’s Platinum Certified Plus Program

Posted on July 29, 2010 by randall

When you shop for a pre-owned vehicle, going with a certified pre-owned is a great way to go. I wrote a previous entry about this topic here if you would like to read the great benefits of a certified pre-owned … Continue reading →

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New Truck & SUV Tips for Saving on Fuel — Part 1

Posted on July 27, 2010 by randall

Even though there have been huge advancements in fuel economy for trucks and SUVs, most people don’t think of them as the most fuel-efficient vehicles on the road. But, there are some things you can do to get the most … Continue reading →

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Is the Clutch Slipping in Your Used Car?

Posted on July 26, 2010 by randall

If you read one of my previous posts on how manual transmissions work, then the video below is a great continuation on stick shift vehicles. If you’ve ever owned a vehicle with a manual transmission, you probably know that clutches … Continue reading →

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Make Sure Your New Car Isn’t Flood Damaged

Posted on July 20, 2010 by randall

One of the first giveaways that the vehicle you’re wanting to buy is flood damaged would be a musty smell of mildew. But, this smell can be covered up with no immediate signs of water damage, and I’m here to … Continue reading →

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Car Maintenance Tips — Part 2

Posted on July 12, 2010 by randall

If you missed the first part of this post series, you can find it by clicking here. Here are a few more great maintenance tips that will help you keep your vehicle in the best condition as possible so it … Continue reading →

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