• Before You Buy that Used Vehicle (Having a Used Car Inspected Before Buying)
    Let's face it.  New vehicles are expensive, so finding a good used one can save drivers a lot of money.  It's tempting to look through ads, find a private seller who has what you're looking ...
    Published on: Jan 14, 2024
  • Motor Oil—The Synthetic Advantage (Synthetic oil vs Conventional)
    You’ve probably already heard that regular oil changes are extremely important for the health of your vehicle’s engine. That’s sound advice.  But what you might not know is when...
    Published on: Jan 07, 2024
  • NOBLES AUTOMOTIVE Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
    Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for WESTMONT...
    Published on: Dec 24, 2023
  • Give it the Boot (Ball Joint Boot Replacement)
    Your vehicle may be wearing boots right now and you might not even know it.  They're called ball joint boots.  They're actually protective, flexible things that protect parts of your suspens...
    Published on: Dec 17, 2023
  • Road Trip? Check! (Trip Inspection)
    After months of postponing travel far away from home, a lot of us can't wait to hit the road and scream "Road Trip!" again.  But how long has it been since the vehicle you're planning on taking h...
    Published on: Dec 10, 2023
  • Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)
    Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank.  Engineers have figured out a way to take some of your engine's power to help you turn. Without it,...
    Published on: Dec 03, 2023
  • The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)
    There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle.  A lot of us are quick to blame the battery.  But it may instead be your alternator that'...
    Published on: Nov 12, 2023
  • Round and Round (Wheel Balancing)
    In a perfect world, all wheels and tires would be perfectly round and weigh exactly the same at every point of the wheel.  Unfortunately, they're not, and if they're out of balance, they can redu...
    Published on: Oct 15, 2023
  • The NOBLES AUTOMOTIVE Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths
    There's a lot of auto advice in NJ right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When s...
    Published on: Oct 01, 2023
  • Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in WESTMONT
      There's a segment of the WESTMONT area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine managem...
    Published on: Sep 24, 2023
  • Picking the Right Tires in WESTMONT
    Shopping for tires in WESTMONT can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, t...
    Published on: Sep 17, 2023
  • Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)
    We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint. One of the interesting things is that it's s...
    Published on: Aug 27, 2023
  • Automotive Tips from NOBLES AUTOMOTIVE: Rotor Problems
    The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in WESTMONT.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also b...
    Published on: Aug 20, 2023
  • Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
    Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit.  And after a while, that adds up.  Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be.  Since brakes...
    Published on: Aug 13, 2023
  • Emergency! (Vehicle Emergency items)
    "I never expected it could happen to me." Countless drivers have said that after they've had an emergency turn their lives upside down. So before that happens to you, let's thinking about planning ahe...
    Published on: Jul 30, 2023
  • Rotation Explanation (Tire Rotation Patterns)
    You may notice that when you get your vehicle's oil changed, your service adviser may recommend that you have your tires rotated at the same time.  The reasons are simple.  That will allow y...
    Published on: Jul 16, 2023
  • How to Radiate Cool (Radiator Care)
    There's nothing that radiates cool like a vehicle radiator that's helping to keep your engine running at the proper temperature.  You don't have to baby it, but you can't simply ignore it, either...
    Published on: Jul 09, 2023
  • The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
    If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...
    Published on: Jul 02, 2023
  • It Wears on You (Tire Rotation)
    If someone told you there was a fairly inexpensive way to improve your vehicle's handling, fuel economy and extend the life of your tires, you'd probably ask, "What do I have to do?" The answer is to ...
    Published on: Jun 25, 2023
  • Automotive Tips from NOBLES AUTOMOTIVE: Battery Testing
    The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at NOBLES AUTOMOTIVE when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item ...
    Published on: Jun 18, 2023
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