As the morning temps begin to dip below freezing, most of us have noticed a little frost on our windshields— and clearing the ice eats up valuable time in our morning routines. As we prepare for even more winter weather, here are a few pro tips for de-icing your windshield. Plan ahead if you can […]
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 […]
It’s that time of year again— time for winter service! The cold is here, storms are coming, and your car needs a tune-up before the snow piles up. Here are a few things to make sure your mechanic checks when you go in for your next service appointment: Antifreeze and Radiator When you come in […]
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 […]
How to Be Prepared for Old Man Winter Winter is coming, and you don’t want to forget to make sure your car is ready for any weather that Old Man Winter may have in store. Planning is the best way to prevent yourself from being underprepared when cold weather strikes. Here are some helpful Winter […]
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 […]
The holidays are just around the corner! Christmas week is known to be one of the busiest holiday travel times of the year and is notoriously prone to traffic. Here are our best tips for avoiding, and surviving, the mayhem on the roads: Plan ahead. The best way to avoid traffic is to plan ahead. […]
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 […]