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If you could hit the open road and head anywhere this weekend, where would you go?

Call LPT Automotive today and let us take a look if you're experiencing a burning oil smell in or around your vehicle. There can be several causes for this issue, including low oil, leaks, or engine overheating.

Here are 5 more things to keep in mind that can affect the resale value of your vehicle.

Sunday will be the first day of Spring! Follow these tips to get your car or truck ready for the next season.

LPT Automotive thinks you're never too old to play with toys. They just get bigger and better!

Bring it on, Monday!

If your brakes smoke or you notice a burning smell when you apply your brakes, call LPT Automotive and we'll get you scheduled ASAP for a brake inspection.

On average, gasoline will last about eight months in a sealed container and three to six months in your car's tank. Diesel fuel is rated for twice the amount of time, ranging anywhere from six to twelve months in the tank.

Used vehicle prices are still on the rise so if you're looking to sell your car or truck, keep these things in mind.

If you're not driving frequently, it's easy to forget all about your vehicle. However, cars are made to be driven. If they aren't, things like seals and gaskets can dry out, shrink and degrade. Tires will flat-spot or dry-rot, and there are some common problems that develop over time as your vehicle sits. Here are some easy solutions to deal with and prevent those problems from happening to you.

What do you have trouble resisting?

A few extra keys are no big deal but a dozen or more keys or heavy keychains can definitely cause damage to your ignition over time.

Some foods are just better the next day.

Knowing how to perform basic car maintenance can save you time and money. Here are five important tasks to learn when it comes to maintaining your car.

At LPT Automotive we're ready to take on the week! How about you?

We're pretty sure Elon hasn't invented a self-repairing car yet so stop by LPT Automotive today if you've got one of those pesky lights and let us take a look!

Oil degrades from being used. As the oil circulates with the engine running, it gathers up contaminants and holds them in suspension. Eventually, it gets dirty, and can't absorb any more carbon, soot or water, and then it can't lubricate as well. That's when it needs to be changed. Neglecting oil changes can lead to damage in your engine so stop by LPT Automotive today if your miles are up!

Happy Valentines Day to all of our lovely customers. And if today isn't your favorite holiday at least we can all agree that tomorrow, Half-Off Chocolate Day, is definitely worth celebrating

Never skip maintenance. What's your best 3-word advice?

Brake life is based entirely on usage. The more you use the brakes, and the harder you use the brakes, the shorter their life. Most vehicles under a normal mix of highway and city driving, will go through a set of brakes every 30,000 miles or so. But that's an average. If you drive like a New York City cabby, you might need brakes every 15,000 miles. If you do all your driving on the highway, and gently coast to a stop on off-ramps, you could get 90,000 miles out of a set of brakes. In either case, brake pads and rotors should be checked regularly to make sure they're still within safe standards so don't hesitate to stop by LPT Automotive and let us take a look.

In truth, vehicle misalignment is the single biggest cause of a steering wheel that appears to be off-centered. However, this misalignment can originate in a number of different ways, all of which require mechanical intervention to remedy. If your steering feels off, stop by LPT Automotive today and let us diagnose the problem

Bicycles on the road are, by law, vehicles with the same rights as motor vehicles. It's the responsibility of both the rider and driver to share the road. Here's a few ways to protect those using pedal power.

Happy Groundhog Day! Did you guess correctly this year?

We made it through the last week of January and there's a new week ahead! What's keeping you motivated this week?

Have you ever tried this? You can actually do a pretty good job with a toothbrush, some toothpase, a spray bottle full of water, and a cloth. Ideally, the toothpaste should feature baking soda for maximum efficiency.

We're so grateful for technology but sometimes you just really need that human connection :D.

National Compliment Day offers a wonderful way to brighten someone's day or to give credit for a job well done. At LPT Automotive we're always grateful for a chance to compliment our amazing customers. We truly believe you're the very best! We'd love to know, what's the best compliment you've ever received?

LPT Automotive offers 4 more tips for saving gas this year.

Why didn't we think of that?! Have you ever used this tip?

What's your style? Flashy and bright or classic and white?

It's always a little more dangerous out there when the roads are wet. Follow these tips to stay safe when driving in wet weather.

The radiator is a heat exchanger used to remove heat from the coolant in the cooling system to prevent your vehicle's engine from overheating. Hot coolant is routed through the radiator, where the coolant can exchange heat with the passing air. For general maintenance be sure to check coolant levels twice a year.

Follow these tips to make the most of what's in the tank and stop by the shop today for a tune-up to make sure your mpg's are at their very highest.

It's true...

Your vehicle is a complex piece of equipment that uses a variety of fluids for different functions. If you see a puddle under your car or truck, this is likely a sign of a leak. Use this guide to get a better idea of what you might be dealing with and if it's anything but water, stop by LPT Automotive to let us take a look!