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Jun222022
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How to Maximize Fuel Efficiency in High-Traffic Cities

How to Maximize Fuel Efficiency in High-Traffic Cities

As we continue to see nationwide inflation and record-breaking gas prices, it’s becoming increasingly important to keep fuel efficiency at the top of mind on the road. Although many people think gas mileage only pertains to the specific car you…

Jun132022
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Prepare Your Car For Extreme Summer Heat

Prepare Your Car For Extreme Summer Heat

Most of our customers know how important it is to winterize their car, but very few realize what intense summer heat can do to their vehicles. Neglecting pre-summer car maintenance is a BAD idea… especially if you’re planning any long…

May242022
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How to Tell if Your ADAS is Calibrated Correctly

How to Tell if Your ADAS is Calibrated Correctly

A crucial safety feature of most modern vehicles, your ADAS (or Advanced Driver-Assistance System) incorporates a wide range of components designed to prevent collisions and detect potential threats on the road. The Importance of Proper ADAS Calibration With accurate calibration,…

May172022
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Top 5 European Car FAQs

Top 5 European Car FAQs - Performance Auto Specialists Wilmington NC

Are European cars safer than domestic vehicles? Although most vehicle manufacturers keep safety near the top of their priority list, European cars typically receive the highest safety ratings. There are a couple of reasons for this. European manufacturers’ hyper-focus on…

Apr202022
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OEM vs. Aftermarket Car Parts

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One of the hottest topics in the car industry, the OEM vs. aftermarket car parts debate strikes up a great deal of controversy.  It makes sense…car parts can be expensive! Car owners need to make sure they are getting the…

Apr202022
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Top 9 Practical Ways to Care For Your Engine

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There’s no getting around it — engine repairs and replacements are tricky and expensive!  Fortunately, you can give your engine a long life if you provide the proper maintenance and care. First, you need to understand your engine and what it…

Mar222022
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Why It’s Essential Not To Ignore Car AC Issues

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When it comes to car air conditioning problems, many people are reluctant to spend the money for a repair they view as unnecessary. To fix or not to fix — that is a tough question. After all, people managed without…

Mar142022
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Is Premium Gas Worth It?

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If you have a luxury vehicle, odds are you want to take exceptional care of it to give it the longest, problem-free life-span possible. That means, of course, giving it the right kind of fuel. When it comes to high…

Feb222022
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Are You Misusing Your Driver-Assistance System?

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These days, you’d be hard-pressed to find a car without an Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) — the technology that uses sensors and cameras to help drivers avoid accidents. If used properly, ADAS technology has the potential to prevent up to…

Feb142022
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European VS. Domestic Vehicle Maintenance

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There can’t really be THAT big of a difference between European and American vehicle maintenance, right? After all, any given repair shop has enough knowledge and experience to service my foreign car…right? Wrong! When it comes to vehicle service, Domestic…

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