Maintenance

  • Serpentine Belt Service at Pitts Repair Service
    Most Concord folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Concord market, swing b...
    Published on: Jul 24, 2018
  • Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
    You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...
    Published on: Nov 04, 2018
  • Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
    In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...
    Published on: Jan 27, 2019
  • Trickle Down Technology
    Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...
    Published on: May 26, 2019
  • Can Your Car Last Another Year?
    Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Concord car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Concord, NC, folks are hoping to make the...
    Published on: Jun 23, 2019
  • Let Pitts Repair Service Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
    Concord area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new,...
    Published on: Oct 06, 2019
  • 10 Services Concord Drivers Often Overlook
    We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Concord. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized...
    Published on: Apr 26, 2020
  • Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Pitts Repair Service?
    Today's Pitts Repair Service article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Concord drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in NC who think that severe service...
    Published on: Jan 03, 2021
  • Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Pitts Repair Service
    Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Pitts Repair Service article: wiper blades. Whil...
    Published on: Apr 18, 2021
  • Pitts Repair Service On Your Serpentine Belt
      Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Concord, NC, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is t...
    Published on: Jan 09, 2022
  • Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
    In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally.  Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...
    Published on: Jul 17, 2022
  • 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: Jun 11, 2023