Meet Jen: Jen drives a Volvo V70 and lives in Holly Springs NC. Jen was experiencing a terrible vibration when driving and took her Volvo V70 to a tire store where they balanced the tires to try to get the vibration to go away. After…
Why should I not take my car to the dealer in Cary NC? Great question. Let’s start off with a story. I received a letter from the manufacturer for a recall on an airbag for one of Peak Auto’s loaner vehicles. I was hesitant to…
Yes, brakes, brakes, brakes! Are good, good, good! But how do you know if you have good brakes. Manufacturers spend a great deal of time working with their brake, or friction, vendors/manufacturers. Yes, car makers do not make their own brakes. Textar, Brembo, AC Delco,…
Driving in the rain can be very dangerous, in fact most vehicle collisions happen in the rain or snow/ice. If you know anyone who owns or works at a body shop, it seems that they are always praying for rain, when we “regular” people are…
It’s a rainy day and my AC is working to keep my windows from fogging-up. This is where Air-conditioning and safety meet. It is so important to be able to see out of your windows when it is raining. Having extra distractions like wiper blades…
Some days in North Carolina it is not hot but it is just muggy. Best way around this awful feeling on your morning or afternoon commute it to press that wonderful button on your dash AC! This should clear up the fog on the inside…
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…
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. maintenance usually…
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…
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 vary, but the…