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BAD BRAKES? Receive a Visa Gift Card worth up to $50 back on NAPA Brakes!

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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 our $50 VISA gift cards.

Offer valid May  – June 30th, 2016

 

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NAPA will donate $1 the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund for every Gift Card redeemed.

To learn more about the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund please visit www.FallenHeroesFund.org

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Save Money on Belts & Hose

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Save $25 on Belt and Tensioner!

Think about this: Most vehicle belts fail without warning. Now think about yourself stranded on the side of the road. Not a pretty picture, is it?

Visit Advanced Auto Clinic for belts and hoses inspection. If needed, we’ll install a new NAPA Premium Micro-V AT Serpentine Belt and DriveAlign Tensioner – and you’ll save $25 instantly! Start off 2015 right!

Offer is good through February 28, 2015!

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Fix it before it brakes and save!

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Buy 1 Get 1 Free NAPA Premium Headlight Capsules

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When the storm catches you, see through it! Buy 1 Get 1 Free  Premium Headlight Capsules or NAPA-branded Wiper Blades

Through December 31, 2014, at participating locations, enjoy Buy 1 Get 1 Free when you upgrade to NAPA Premium Headlight Capsules or replace your NAPA-branded Wiper Blades.

*Offer valid November 1 – December 31, 2014 at participating locations. 

Most passenger cars, light trucks or SUV’s. With Appointment. *Qualifying Capsules: NAPA Lamps SafeLite, WhiteLite and LongLite Premium Capsules.

Buy 1 Get One Free

Car Care News and Information: Wiper Blade Design

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Advanced Auto Clinic Car Care News and Information: Wiper Blade Design

Wiper blades may not be the most exciting topic for most Delavan car owners, but they are pretty important. Most of us Delavan drivers have had an experience when a sudden snow or rain storm hits while we’re driving; then when we turn on the wipers, nothing but streaks. This can be especially disconcerting at night when the glare of on-coming headlights distorts your vision.

Simple answer: change your wiper blades BEFORE they fail. Check them out every couple of months just to see how they are working. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the sooner they’ll wear out. Delavan auto owners with lots of storms or those who drive a lot in WI where there are bugs and road grime will use their blades more.

But even when you’€™re not using your blades, they are exposed to sunlight, ozone, soap, and extreme hot and cold WI temperatures which lead to deterioration. Your blades can just rot away and fall apart before you need them. Of course, using your wipers when the blades are torn can lead to scratches in your windshield. Car owners don’€™t want to risk a steep windshield replacement over the cost of a couple of wiper blades.

WIPER BLADE UPGRADES

Now let’€™s talk about wiper blade upgrades. Delavan car owners can upgrade both the design and the wiper material. Let’s start with the material.

Traditional black rubber blades do a great job of clearing your windshield when they are new. Over time all of the conditions mentioned above damage them and degrade their performance.

Silicone blades are far less affected by environmental conditions and will simply perform better for a longer time for Delavan motorists.

WIPER BLADE DESIGN ELEMENTS

There are two elements to the design. First, the wiper blade itself: Some have a single wiping edge. Others have multiple edges, kind of like a multi-blade razor. The idea is to maximize wiping power during both swipes of the blade.

The other design element is with the wiper frame. This is the structure that applies pressure on the blade as it passes over the windshield. A conventional frame has four to six contact points on the blade. These apply pressure used to clear water and snow. A beam frame provides uniform pressure along the entire surface of the wiper. Their shape catches the wind passing over the vehicle to provide additional downforce to help get a clean swipe. A hybrid frame has four to six contact points as with a conventional blade, but also incorporates an airfoil to provide additional downforce as with beam blades.

So which blade should you select?

Well always use at least the grade and design that came with the vehicle from the vehicle manufacturer. Upgrade for better performance and longer lasting blades. The extra cost of premium blades is a good value for this important safety system.

While you‒re at it, make sure you have plenty of windshield washer solvent (use a winter formulation when Delavan temps drop below freezing) and that your washer nozzles are working well.

Talk with your knowledgeable Advanced Auto Clinic tech about upgrading your wiper blades.

 

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When you drive, almost all of the decisions you make are influenced by one thing: your ability to see clearly. So with inclement weather ahead, now’s the time to get to Advanced Auto Clinic for a great deal on windshield wipers and premium headligh capsules!

Have one NAPA Wiper Blade or qualifying headlight installed and we’ll give you the second blade or capsule FREE!!

Offer good through Decemember 31

 

 

 

Advanced Auto Clinic

1101 Ann Street, Delavan, WI 53115

262.728.2944

At Advanced Auto Clinic in Delavan WI (53115) we install quality NAPA

replacement parts. Give us a call at 262.728.2944. To learn more about NAPA

AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

Automotive Solutions: Service Intervals

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Automotive Solutions from Advanced Auto Clinic: Service Intervals

 

Confused about auto service intervals for various items on your car? Advanced Auto Clinic can help!

 

The simple answer for Delavan drivers is to follow the auto manufacturer’s recommended service intervals listed in your owner’s manual or in your service center’s database. But the team at Advanced Auto Clinic in Delavan sympathizes with motorists because of the confusing intervals for modern vehicles.

The days of simple rules of thumb that applied to most vehicles are long gone. For example, let’s look at an oil change: automakers’ recommendations run anywhere from every 3,000 miles to 15,000 miles. This big range comes from engine design and recommended types of oil – so Delavan car owners really do need to ascertain and follow the recommendations for their specific vehicle.

Your owner’s service manual will have a schedule for critical maintenance services and inspections.

Service items include:

Tire rotation, wheel balancing, oil change, coolant service, transmission

service, brake system, power steering system, fuel system, differential

service, and transfer case service.

Inspections will include:

Alignment check, air conditioning, brakes, suspension, axles, exhaust,

tires, lights emissions, belts and hoses, and steering.

It’s essential for Delavan car owners to remember there is no exception that would make it OK to extend an interval. These intervals already assume “best case” conditions for a safe margin of error. However, you may live or drive in Delavan conditions that are harsher than average. Your owner’s manual may have a modified schedule for “severe service” – things like extreme WI temperatures, towing, hauling heavy loads around Darien, short trips, stop-and-go interstate conditions, etc.

Consult your owner’s manual or with your Advanced Auto Clinic service specialist about your driving situation and adjust your service intervals accordingly.

Advanced Auto Clinic

1101 Ann Street, Delavan, WI 53115

262.728.2944

At Advanced Auto Clinic in Delavan WI (53115) we install quality NAPA

replacement parts. Give us a call at 262.728.2944. To learn more about NAPA

AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

Car Care News & Information: Serpentine Belt

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Advanced Auto Clinic Car Care News and Information: Serpentine Belt

 

My Advanced Auto Clinic service professional said I need a new serpentine belt but I don’t see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?

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Old style neoprene belts crack with age, making it pretty obvious to Delavan motorists when they needed to be replaced. Nowadays, serpentine belts are made from a different material that doesn’t crack or glaze the way neoprene did.

Stepping back, the serpentine belt transfers power from the engine to various essential accessories like the alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning compressor – even the power brakes and water pump on some vehicles. Modern serpentine belts have several grooves running their length. These grooves mate with the pulleys on the accessories. When the belt is within its useful life, it spins the accessories at the designed speed.

Over time, belt material is worn away. When as little as 5% of the material is lost, the belt can slip and not properly spin the accessories leading to detrimental stress and expensive damage.

Using a special tool,  an Advanced Auto Clinic service specialist can measure the material lost in your serpentine belt. We will ascertain if it needs to be replaced.

It’s critical for Delavan auto owners to understand that the serpentine belt is part of the accessory belt drive system which also includes the serpentine belt tensioner and any idler pulleys. The belt tensioner has the same service life as the belt itself, so if it is time to replace the belt, you should also replace the tensioner and idler pulleys as well.

A worn belt tensioner can cause belt slip and enough belt-slap to really hammer the accessory upstream from the tensioner. Running too long with a worn belt, tensioner, or idler pulleys typically causes excessive heat at the accessory pulleys, resulting in inefficiency, expensive damage and premature replacement.

Advanced Auto Clinic in Delavan, WI can perform a diagnostic examination to see if your belt or tensioner is worn and should be replaced. Ask your service advisor if it’s time for a serpentine belt system replacement.

Give us a call!

Advanced Auto Clinic

1101 Ann Street, Delavan, WI 53115

262.728.2944

At Advanced Auto Clinic in Delavan WI (53115) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 262.728.2944. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

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Brakes: BRAKE Out Savings

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Summer — and lot of extra driving — are just around the corner. It just makes sense to have your vehicle’s brakes checked today.

Signs You Need New Brakes:

Grinding or growling: This loud metallic sound means that you have worn down the pads completely, most likely beyond replacement. The grinding or growling noise is caused by the two pieces of metal (the disc and the caliper) rubbing together. This can “score,” or scratch your rotors, creating an uneven surface. If this happens, do not be surprised if your mechanic tells you that the rotors need to be “turned” (a process that evens out the rotor surface), or even replaced.

Squealing: The most obvious indicator that your vehicle’s brakes need attention is an incredibly high pitched squeal when you come to a stop.

Car is pulling: It often indicates that a driver needs new brake pads. If the car pulls to one side or another, without turning the steering wheel when a driver applies the brakes, this often indicates that the current brake pads are wearing unevenly and need replaced with new brake pads. If a car is simply pulling while a driver is accelerating, or driving at a steady speed, without applying the brakes, this pulling usually indicates a different repair issue.

Pulsating: A vibration or pulsating brake pedal is often a symptom of warped rotors (but can also indicate that your vehicle is out of alignment). The vibration can feel similar to the feedback in the brake pedal during a panic stop in a vehicle equipped with anti-lock brakes.

Advanced Auto Clinic BrakesYou should make sure you are keeping up with the maintenance of your vehicle. Even if there are no warning signs, you want to get your brakes checked to ensure that everything is in order. Not to mention the increased cost of repairs if you wait until problems occur. Better to prevent issues altogether.

If you do need new brakes, you can save big with the great “Brake Out Savings” Rebates on NAPA Brakes now at Advanced Auto Clinic. For your qualifying NAPA Brakes  purchase now through June 30, you’ll get up to a $50 Rebate Visa® Card, by mail.

Reliable stopping power. Plus, BIG Savings.

 

Exhausts and Brakes

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EXHAUSTS

Keeping up with your vehicle’s exhaust will reduce noise, environmental pollution, and risk of engine failure. A typical exhaust system includes: the exhaust manifold, downpipe, catalytic converter, center section, and rear silence assembly. All working together to keep you safe and sound and quiet on the road.

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BRAKES

Keeping up with brake maintenance, paying attention to the signs of brake wear and choosing the right equipment for your vehicle is very important to keep your car safe to drive.

Neglecting your braking system can lead to increased repair costs, or worse, no brakes at all.

The most obvious indicator that your vehicle’s brakes need attention is an incredibly high pitched squeal when you come to a stop. Brake pad manufacturers include a little piece of metal called an indicator on the pad itself.

Rotors are a little trickier, as they can usually last through two or three sets of brake pads before needing to be replaced. If your steering wheel wiggles in your hands when you come to a stop, it’s a good idea to get some new ones.

 

Get repairs on exhausts and brakes at Advanced Auto Clinic in Delavan, WI near Lake Geneva.