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 […]
Winter maintenance is more important than ever—when the snowy, bitter weather starts, it’s important to make sure that your car is prepared for inclement weather conditions. Our Winter Car Care list highlights the different areas of your car that you should pay special attention to as we ring in the new year and prepare for […]
Troubleshooting Common AC Problems There is nothing worse than when it’s 100 degrees outside and when you get in your car to turn the AC on, it doesn’t work. Or it blows air, but only hot or room temperature. Here at V&F Auto Inc in Agawam, Massachusetts, we have seen our fair share of AC […]
Whether you’re loading the kids into the car to cruise the holiday lights in your own community, or heading out to a larger “destination spot,” the glow of twinkling lights is one of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit. If you want to see some of the best holiday light displays in […]
Bright Nights at Forest Park is a favorite New England pastime, with nearly three miles of holiday light displays. This year Bright Night’s is open from November 24, 2021, through January 2, 2022 (closed November 29-30), with operating hours of 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM from Sunday through Thursday, and 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM […]
Traveling with dogs can be a hassle, especially in the car. With the holidays right around the corner, we’ve scoured the web to create the ultimate guide for canine car travel this holiday season. Training Just like teaching a dog to sit or rollover, dogs can be taught to ride in a car. According to […]
Fleet Vehicle Management Managing a fleet in an ever-changing environment is difficult and time-consuming. Fleet managers oversee complicated fleet operations such as vehicle maintenance schedules, cost reductions, effective driver training, and greater business efficiency daily. Maintaining the safety of your drivers on the road is critical to your company’s overall sales and service goals. However, […]