Maintenance
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Silver Spring area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles fo...Published on: Feb 20, 2017 -
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...Published on: Apr 10, 2017 -
Today's ALLEN AUTOMOTIVE article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Silver Spring drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Maryland who think that severe...Published on: Apr 25, 2017 -
Most Silver Spring folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Silver Spring mar...Published on: Jan 08, 2018 -
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Silver Spring, Maryland: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is g...Published on: Feb 21, 2018 -
Ask any Silver Spring man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the r...Published on: Jun 10, 2018 -
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...Published on: Jul 22, 2018 -
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...Published on: Jul 30, 2018 -
{{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/SerpentineBelt_0909_SusanJoel_SN_s.jpg') }} All Silver Spring service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. ...Published on: Sep 02, 2018 -
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's ALLEN AUTOMOTIVE article: wiper blades. While th...Published on: Oct 21, 2018
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If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...Published on: Feb 03, 2019
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In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...Published on: Sep 26, 2021