Understanding The Rise of the Toyota Carmaker
After World War II bombings, Japanese factories had to regroup. Toyota revolutionized the industry as it streamlined its production schedule. Ford and General Motors dominated the US (and overseas) car market when back in 1957 a virtually unknown importer, Toyota, opened its first US car dealership in California. More than five decades later, in 2009, […]
A quick guide to hitch systems and how they’re used
A Toyota Guide To Hitching Attachments And Accessories Your best bet for a safe haul is to use the right hitch and know how to attach it. Below is a quick guide to hitch systems and how they’re used. Carry Or Distribute? The most common hitches are weight-carrying and weight-distributing. Both are designed to slide […]
Driving More Efficiently to Improve Fuel Economy/ Estimated Gas Savings
The US government has a website dedicated to helping you use less fuel. It presents the cost savings in a way we can all relate to, no matter what kind of vehicle we drive. Here’s an example: Having your engine properly tuned, can save up to 4%. If you’re paying one-fifty for a litre of gas […]
The Advanced Auto Clinic Guide to Recommended Intervals
Most Delavan drivers are aware that s have service intervals for your car. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. Some of these standards are self-imposed and others, like those for emissions components, are government mandated. The maintenance schedules are designed to achieve […]
Timing Chain Repair & Maintenance
As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open up to allow air into the engine. They remain closed while the air and fuel is compressed and ignited, powering the piston. Then the exhaust valves open to release the exhaust. This all has to be timed very precisely. It is the job of the […]
BAD BRAKES? Receive a Visa Gift Card worth up to $50 back on NAPA Brakes!
BAD BRAKES? Do you hear excessive noise, vibration / pulsation or having brake pedal issues? You may need a brake replacement! Receive a Visa Gift Card worth up to $50 back on NAPA brakes, drums, rotors, shoes & pads at Advanced Auto Clinic! Stop into Advanced Auto Clinic today in Delavan to learn more about […]
Have You Signed Up For Our FREE Customer Referral & Care Program?
WELCOME TO OUR REFERRAL PROGRAM The goal of this program is to reward our current customers for their loyalty and gain the opportunity to serve new customers. HOW OUR REFERRAL PROGRAM WORKS Write your name on the referrer cards that we give you and hand them out to anyone who has not visited us for auto […]
DON’T LET THE HOLIDAY PRESSURE GET TO YOUR TIRES!
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to overlook routine car maintenance items – don’t let checking your tire pressure be among them! Tires are one of the most important safety features of your car. As the only part of the vehicle that comes in direct contact with the road, they […]
1946 Ford Coupe – BACK TO THE FUTURE POOP COUPE
Dan and his father Rick never thought that starting a car collecting hobby would ever lead them to one of the most recognizable cars in cinema history. When the Volo Auto Museum had Biff’s Ford Coupe for sale the duo couldn’t pass it up. So now one of the coolest cars to ever be filmed […]
How do I know when I need a wheel alignment?
Question: How do I know when I need a wheel alignment? Advanced Auto Clinic Answer: When ‘ wheels are properly aligned they all point in the same direction. When they are out of alignment, most notice a couple of things. First the vehicle pulls to one side when driving. It could be slight or pretty […]
