Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Missouri Roads?
September 3, 2023
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Missouri spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... More
Are There Blind Spots in Dexter?
June 25, 2023
All Dexter drivers have blind spots and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Dexter.First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others...To begin, we can ... More
Drive Train Service in Dexter at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter
November 6, 2022
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More
Differential Service in Dexter, Missouri - What You Need to Know
August 21, 2022
Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Dexter, Missouri, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differential.... More
What to Do in Case of an Accident in Dexter
March 21, 2021
Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Dexter, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Dexter drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occurs, you... More
Lease or Buy?
November 29, 2020
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Dexter drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays dow... More
The Best Test
November 15, 2020
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More
Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
March 29, 2020
When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More
Vive la Differential at Charlie's Fast Lube Dexter in Dexter
September 15, 2019
There are a lot of drivers in Dexter who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Missouri these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Dexter folks don't even have to ... More