Your automobile is a big investment. Whether you own your car outright, or you’re still paying monthly to payoff or lease your vehicle, you’ll still have to plan for regular car maintenance expenses— not to mention the gas prices that are still much higher than we would like them to be! At V&F Auto, we’re […]

A new year means new inspection stickers! In Massachusetts, all registered vehicles are required to pass an annual safety inspection. As of 2008, vehicles with the model year of 2001 or newer also have to pass an emissions test. If your sticker is about to expire, here’s what you should do: Be Prepared Before you […]

Noisy brakes could indicate a serious safety problem. In this article, we’ll examine some common causes of squeaking brakes and discuss when you should plan to come in for brake service. Why Brakes Squeal Simply put, brakes make this noise because they’re designed to. Brake pads have an embedded stip, called a shim; when your […]

It can be exceptionally nerve-wracking when a warning light pops up on your dashboard. Is your car still safe to drive? Should you pull over and get a tow? Should you keep driving straight to the mechanic? We know it can be frustrating to describe what’s wrong with your vehicle in these tense situations so, […]

Ski season is here and it’s time for New Englanders to start hitting the slopes! But transporting gear to and from the mountain can be a hassle. If you’re struggling to find the best way to transport skis and snowboards, here are a few ideas to consider: Invest in a roof rack Roof racks are […]

Getting outside for some fresh air is more important than ever in the winter months—but finding safe activities can be a challenge as winter weather hits and super cold temps linger. A great way to shake up your usual routine and get outside when it’s cold is driving! Snowy drives in New England have so […]

Driving in the snow and ice can be tricky– so we put together our best winter driving tips! You’ve probably heard some of these before but, with winter weather on the way, they definitely bear repeating. Go slow and steady. This is our most important winter driving tip. When driving in the snow, it’s important […]

Attention Uber drivers in Western MA! Did you know that we can perform an Uber vehicle inspection here? One of the requirements of becoming an Uber driver is that you must have an eligible 4-door vehicle. In order for your vehicle to be eligible for the road, it must pass the Vehicle Inspection guidelines at a […]

With the season’s first big snowstorms on their way to New England, it’s important to make sure your car is equipped with a winter survival kit. A “winter survival kit” contains the cold weather supplies and emergency equipment you’ll need if you find yourself stranded in the middle of a storm or a cold snap. […]

Recently, bald tires caused a customer to experience a rattling noise coming from their car while at highway speeds (70-75 MPH). Upon completion of our technician’s inspection, we came to the conclusion that the customer’s vehicle needed four new tires! Unfortunately, their car’s tires were out of balance and bald which was causing the vehicle […]