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How to Test a Car’s Alternator

November 19th, 2018 by
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One of the questions we get asked a lot is how to test for a bad alternator. Since we don’t have a service center on site, we’ve put together this helpful guide, so you can learn how to test an alternator on your own. Use this step-by-step alternator test guide, and count on the team…

How to Fix a Flat Tire

November 13th, 2018 by
Flat tire

If you’ve been searching for advice on how to fix a flat tire on a car, then you’ve come to the right place! Your local CarHop dealership is always happy to supply drivers with a variety of DIY car maintenance tips, from how to change your windshield wipers to prepping your car for winter. Today,…

How to Change Oil in a Car

September 21st, 2018 by
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Part of owning a vehicle is performing regular maintenance or scheduling a service appointment to have someone do it for you. One of the easiest things you can take care of in your vehicle is changing the oil.  First of all, what is oil? Your car, truck, SUV or van needs engine oil to remove…

How to Winterize Your Car in 7 Steps

September 21st, 2018 by
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Whether you’re planning a road trip or just trying to survive your commute this winter, learning how to winterize your car is something all sensible drivers should do. It isn’t as hard as you might think!   Contact Us   Simply: Check the Battery Change Wiper Blades and Refill Fluid Check Tire Pressure Check the…

Learn How to Restore Headlights Using Toothpaste

September 6th, 2018 by
DIY headlight fix with toothpaste

Whether you need to remove some scratches or repair rust on your car, the CarHop team is always here to lend a helping hand via easy, effective step-by-step guides. Today, we’re discussing how to restore headlights using toothpaste. Learn why headlight restoration is necessary and how to get your headlights cleaner with items you have…

How to Put a Stop to Squeaky Brakes

July 25th, 2018 by
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  Find a Service Shop Near You More Car Care Tips   Whether you’re taking a road trip or simply tackling the morning commute, nothing ruins an otherwise pleasant journey like squeaky brakes. Luckily enough, this is a relatively easy automotive woe to put right! Here we’ll cover: Why Brakes Squeak Whether or Not Squeaking…

What to Do When Your Car Heater is Not Working

July 6th, 2018 by
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Car heater isn’t working? It’s a relatively common problem, and it makes sense to consider a few quick fixes before bringing it into the shop. 6 Ways You Could Be Killing Your Car How Does Your Car Heater Work? Radiator fluid runs through the engine and becomes hot. It then runs through piping to your…

Back-to-School Car Maintenance Checklist: Are You Prepared?

July 5th, 2018 by
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Oil Change Deals Near You Auto Service Shop Near You More Car Cleaning Tips Taking care of back-to-school maintenance puts you ahead for the whole academic year, but what does that involve? For starters, you should: Take Care of Basic Maintenance Get Prepared Stay Organized Do Some Fall Cleaning Check Your Owner’s Manual    …

How to Fix Rust on Your Car Without Welding

June 29th, 2018 by
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Start Your Approval Find a CarHop Near You Even a car that’s in otherwise perfect condition can succumb to rust, which can be a real drag. You might be thinking the only option is an expensive trip to your local auto body shop — but there you’d be wrong. There’s a whole new set of space-age…

Proper Car Maintenance Means Avoiding These Six Bad Habits

June 13th, 2018 by
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Start Your Approval Find Oil Change Deals Find Cheap Gas Near You Good car maintenance tends to be the difference between years of carefree driving and repair bills that just won’t quit. Unfortunately, there are six major mistakes that drivers of all ages tend to make. These common vehicle maintenance mistakes are: Fail to Change Fluids…

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