European Auto Repair & Maintenance Blog
BMW COOLANT LEAK APEX NC
Meet PJ: PJ drives a BMW 335i convertible and lives in Apex NC. PJ first came to Peak Auto, in December of last year for a proper BMW alignment and recently dropped of his BMW 335i for a coolant leak. PJ drove by about a month ago because his low coolant light was on....
BEST VEHICLE A/C SYSTEMS
The great debate over who makes the best A/C system for vehicles is not too difficult to end. If you have ever travel to Europe in the summer and have stayed at a hotel that claims to have A/C, you probably experienced a lack of comfort when the temperature went above...
MERCEDES BENZ SMART SERVICE CARY NC
Meet Kevin: Kevin drives a 2009 Mercedes Benz Smart for two. Kevin has been coming to Peak Auto off and on for the past 7 years but his last visit may have changed Kevin into a full time believer. Kevin has collected a few promo coupons from Peak Auto and after his...
AUTO REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICE
Routine Auto Repair, Maintenance, and Service are the key to keeping your vehicle on the road. Whether you drive a car, SUV, or Minivan Peak Auto will help you keep your vehicle safe, comfortable, and reliable. Auto maintenance and service are very similar....
BRAKES CARY NC
Brakes, so, so, so important! Yes without brakes we cannot drive. In fact I always laugh when we get ice storm in Cary NC and I hear people say, oh I am fine driving I have 4 wheel drive. Oh yeah what happens when you wan to stop? Yes all wheel drive is great for...
MERCEDES BENZ C300 OIL CHANGE APEX NC
Meet Jonathan: Jonathan drives a Mercedes Benz C300 and lives in Apex NC. Jonathan first started visiting Peak Auto, located at 833 US 64 West right next to the Cary Auto Mall, early last year. Jonathan and Peak Auto have developed a great relationship over the past...
NC VEHICLE INSPECTION LOCATIONS
The best location for an NC vehicle state inspection is right here next to the Cary Auto Mall at 833 US 64 w. Your North Carolina’s vehicle inspection is due every year prior to your registration. The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles requires every street...
ENGINE OIL
Engine oil is not complicated but is very very important. First of all you can run an engine on just about any type of oil for a little while and the wrong oil is much much more better that no oil. A car can drive maybe 20 miles without coolant or antifreeze before it...
OIL CONSUMPTION
OIL CONSUMPTION It’s not just the mega-mileage ’75 F-100 blowing blue smoke out the tailpipe any more. Over the past decade a large number of low-mileage, late-model car and truck engines have been consuming excessive amounts of motor oil. The mechanical failures...
BMW SERVICE CARY NC
Meet Karthi: Karthi drives a Subaru Impreza and first started to visit Peak Auto 7 years ago when he drove a BMW. Karthi works in the Cary area and always brought his vehicle to Peak Auto. When he purchase his Subaru Impreza, Karthi immediately brought it o Peak Auto...