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THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2012
THE DEARBORN COUNTY REGISTER
Spring Car Care Advice from the professionals: Don’t neglect auto service The average age of a personal vehicle on the road today is more than 11 years, according to recent news reports. In tough economic times, it’s natural to rein in spending. But the experts warn that putting off routine auto maintenance or ignoring service intervals is false economy. Small issues can morph into more expensive repairs. For example, failure to replace worn brake pads or a faulty oxygen sensor -both relatively easy services for qualified auto
technicians -- can result in expensive brake rotor service or costly replacement of the vehicle’s catalytic converter. Frequently neglected items include oil changes, tire and brake service, wheel alignment, air and fuel filters, and transmission service. Besides, a well-maintained vehicle gets better gasoline mileage, pollutes less, is safer to operate, and lasts longer than one that’s neglected. To help consumers choose a repair shop
that fits their needs, see the following checklist:
able methods of payment.
• Look for a neat, wellorganized facility, with vehicles in the parking lot equal in value to your own and modern equipment in the service bays.
• Ask if the repair facility specializes or if it usually handles your type of repair work.
• Look for a courteous staff, with a service consultant willing to answer all of your questions. • Look for policies regarding estimated repair costs, diagnostic fees, guarantees, and accept-
• Look for signs of professionalism in the customer service area, such as civic, community, or customer service awards. • Look for evidence of qualified technicians: trade school diplomas, certificates of advanced course work.
Sam’s Precision Automotive A Napa Auto Care Center
102 Hill Top • Aurora, IN 47001 • 812.926.2886
Air Conditioning Service Brake Service • Air Filter Tune-Ups • Belt & Hose Inspection Cooling System Flush • & Much More
A/C SYSTEM CHECK SPECIAL
99
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5 OFF .00
$
.99
at Tom
Tepe Auto Center
Brake Inspection, Oil Change & Multi-Point Inspection
Mention this ad and receive $5 off your next oil change!
See store for details
www.mrchafinsautorepair.com
1191 N. County Road 450 E. Milan, IN 47032
P: 812.654.3939 C: 812-621-0961
.95
426 Indian Trail • Milan, IN M, T, TH, F 8-5 • Wed 8-7 • Sat 8-12
812-654-3001
Offer expires 5/15/12
Dave’s Auto Salvage, Inc.
59
$
Your one stop shop for all your spring car care needs!
KOI Auto PArts
We buy scrap cars & trucks with titles and sell used parts for cars and light trucks.
www.koiautoparts.com
1378 Stone Rd. Harrison, OH 513.367.5500 Hours: M-F 8am-6pm Sat 8am - 4pm Sun. Closed
davesautosalvage@dishmail.net Fax: 812-654-4373
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Hours: M-F 7:30am-6pm Sat 7:30am - 4pm Sun. Closed
The best part of KOI is our customers!
BU SIN ES S
200 Indian Trail • Milan, IN 47031 812.654.9000
Areas Largest Selection of Quality Cars, Trucks and Vans Check out our inventory, specials & more at:
whitewatermotorcompany.com 2009 Hyunday Santa Fe GLS
2009 Pontiac G6 Sedan
Platinum Sage • 31,941 mi
Carbon Blk Metallic • 20,524 mi
$16,988
601 St Clair St. Lawrenceburg, IN 812.537.2335
$15,988
ASTEC
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
Get your car ready for spring! FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR SHOP Specializing in: Engine Repair • Electrical Repair On-Board Computer Diagnostic Automotive Maintenance • Heating & A/C Alignment • Transmission Repair Jasper Engines 17429 Walnut Street • Lawrenceburg, IN
812-537-1314
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Lawrenceburg Tire & Auto
Celebrating 23 Years!
“Thanks to our loyal customers for your patronage all these years. You have made our business a success.”
Air g n i n o i t Condi e c n a n Mainte
9 9 . 9 $4 eon r F s u l P *
We Also Service:
-Bob McClellan & Family
• Shocks & Struts • Basic Tune Ups • Heating & Cooling Systems • & Much More!
Oil Change $27.99 Up to 5 qts.
for mo *Specialt st cars y Filters Extra
812-537-5933 800-411-3851
Lawrenceburg Tire & Auto Certified Auto Service Independent Dealer
502 West Eads Pkwy, Lawrenceburg
812-537-5933 800-411-3851
Mon. - Fri. 7am-6pm, Sat. 7am-12pm