Posted on 6/23/2024
Nowadays, GIG HARBOR drivers are paying more at WA gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many WA drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old vehicle for a year or two longer than before.Even now, 2/3 of the personal vehicles on our local GIG HARBOR, WA, roads have over 75,000 miles (120,000 kilometers) on them. The average age of vehicles is over nine years. And most people in the GIG HARBOR area can't afford to be stranded or inconvenienced by a breakdown. So following a regular maintenance schedule, like personal diet and exercise plans, is actually critical to preserving your investment.Determining what to do for a higher-mileage vehicle can be challenging because many owner's manuals don't publish service intervals after 60,000 miles (100,000 kilometers). Thus, GIG HARBOR drivers need to be better at keeping records and planning for ... read more
Posted on 2/9/2020
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. GIG HARBOR, WA, service centers like Mackert Automotive LLC have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in alphabetical order, starting with air conditioning service. Feel free at any time to give Mackert Automotive LLC a call at 2538513307 to learn of the many services we offer, or stop by our GIG HARBOR, WA auto center at 3416 57 STREET CT NW, 98335. First remember that all of these services are recommended by vehicle manufacturers. They set how often or at how many miles/kilometers the service should be done.Air conditioning service involves purging the old refrigerant and capturing it for proper disposal. Then fresh refrigerant is installed. The fresh refrigerant will lubricate the system and will also he ... read more
Posted on 6/16/2019
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in WA. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep GIG HARBOR residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write “oil change” every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to the safe operation of a vehicle, and they all need to be inspected. GIG HARBOR residents can't afford to overlook any of them.The following is a list of preventive maintenance services that are often overlooked by vehicle owners in the GIG HARBOR area. They are not presented in any particular order.1. Mackert Automotive LLC Power Steering Service. Moisture gradually builds up in your power steering fluid, which can lead to corrosion in your steering system. The fluid also gets dirty, which can gum up your steering system. The fluid needs to be replaced periodically.2. Mackert Automotive LLC Wheel Alignment. Wheels that are out of alignmen ... read more