R Stratton, Author at Honest Accurate Auto

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

November 21, 2013

Is your car making strange noises? When you notice a new or unusual noise, your Honest Accurate service advisor and/or car mechanic can help you diagnose the problem, figure out where it is coming from, and ascertain...

Replacing Engine Belts

November 15, 2013

There are two kinds of belts in your vehicle’s engine compartment: the timing belt and the serpentine (drive) belts. What function do they serve? The timing belt connects the crankshaft to the camshaft(s), controlling...

Keeping Your Cool in the Cold!

November 8, 2013

Most of us know we need to check the oil level in our vehicles on a regular basis, but many of us forget to check our antifreeze. With winter breathing down our necks –brrrrr!!!-...

Your Nose Knows!

November 4, 2013

We often become accustomed to the smell of our own car, but pay special attention next time you get into your car. Do you smell anything unusual? Here are a few of the most...

Best of the Springs

October 22, 2013

We’ve been fortunate to maintain and service the cars of the Colorado Springs community since 1993. This year, we’re asking for your nomination for the Colorado Springs Gazette’s 2014 ‘Best of the Springs Awards’....

What To Do When the “Check Engine Light” Comes On

October 21, 2013

First, check your Owner’s Manual for the exact meaning of the light. If it is the “Check Engine Light“, pay attention! When one of our customers ignored the light and continued driving, the engine...

Preparing Your Car for Winter Driving

September 30, 2013

Summer’s heat is hard on your vehicle systems, and Winter’s freezing cold can be just as bad. Your car needs to be in shape coming into our cold winter temperatures. Below are some winter...

Auto Maintenance Tips, Part 2

September 18, 2013

Tips For Proper Auto Maintenance In our last blog, we gave you four car maintenance tips to help keep your car running longer. Continuing down that road, here are four other tips on auto...

Four Tips to Keep Your Car in Tip-Top Shape, Part 1

September 9, 2013

Four Tips to Keep Your Car in Tip-Top Shape (Next 4 Tips coming next week!) Many people are choosing to keep their cars longer to avoid monthly car payments, or simply because they like...

How to Know if Your Car is Out of Alignment

August 28, 2013

Are you wondering whether your car needs an alignment? Take a look at your tires. Are they wearing unevenly? Do you see more tread wear on the outside edges of your tires? If you...

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Author: R Stratton

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

November 21, 2013

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Replacing Engine Belts

November 15, 2013

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Keeping Your Cool in the Cold!

November 8, 2013

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Your Nose Knows!

November 4, 2013

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Best of the Springs

October 22, 2013

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What To Do When the “Check Engine Light” Comes On

October 21, 2013

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Preparing Your Car for Winter Driving

September 30, 2013

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Auto Maintenance Tips, Part 2

September 18, 2013

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Four Tips to Keep Your Car in Tip-Top Shape, Part 1

September 9, 2013

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How to Know if Your Car is Out of Alignment

August 28, 2013

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