Q. What is the difference between maintenance and safety?
A. Maintenance is done to prevent any future problems from occurring to the vehicle. Safety is to prevent any incident that would cause damage to the vehicle, to you or to the driver who is driving behind you.

Q. I hear an occasional noise coming from the front of my car. Do I need to worry about it?
A. Every noise needs to be checked by a qualified technician. Speedy technicians are trained to identify noises, to better diagnose the problem and recommend the best remedy.

Q. I have a leak under my car. How do I identify what is leaking?
A. Any leaks under a vehicle need to be checked out by a qualified technician. The coloring of the liquid identifies the type of liquid. Coolant Fluid- orange or green, Engine fluid- Brown or Black, Transmission Fluid- Red or Pink, Power Steering Fluid- Light Brown, Differential Fluid- Brown.

Q. When should I rotate my tires?
A. Rotating your tires should be done every 6,000-9,000 miles. This will ensure proper wear and extend the life of your tires while keeping you safe.

Q. My engine light comes on, what should I do?
A. When you first start your car, all the dashboard lights will come on as a safety test. These lights will go off when the test is complete. If the engine light comes on after a test or sometime later, you need to have your vehicle checked.

Q. What dashboard lights should I worry about and which are just precautions?
A. Every dashboard light is responsible for notifying the owner of issues that need to be addressed. If any of the following lights are lit you need to have your vehicle looked at: Engine light, Oil light, ABS light, Traction light, Tire Pressure light.

Q. There was smoke coming from my exhaust, is this normal?
A. If you see smoke coming from the back of your rear window, you need to have your vehicle seen by a technician. Normal exhaust is very minimal and cannot be seen from your rear window.

Q. Why are there different types of oils?
A. Synthetic oils are premium , high concentrated lubricants. They are for all vehicles and provide higher mileage. Regular oil works just as well as synthetic oils when it is changed on a regular basis (every 3,000-5,000 miles).

Q. With the change of the season and the temperatures, do I need to have my car checked?
A. It is a good idea to have your coolant checked to determine its freezing and boiling points to verify whether it needs to be changed.

Q. I just bought a part from the local auto parts store but I can't install it myself. Can you help me?
A. Give your Speedy Auto Service Center a call. If we cannot install the part, we will direct you to someone who can assist you.