Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter Fuel Saving Tip for Dexter: Check Engine Light
August 25, 2024
Here's a question for Dexter, Missouri : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many condition... More
Hey Dexter Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
August 18, 2024
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Dexter?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffee... More
Dashboard's a Funny Name (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)
August 11, 2024
Every day you drive, you're sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and passengers, "dashing" debris against the carriage. So those who built carriages began installing a... More
Ethics of Automotive Repair in Dexter
August 4, 2024
We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Dexter automotive service and repair industry hasn't been given a pass either.Unfortunately, ever... More