Your Well Trained Technician at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna
January 17, 2021
When your vehicle has a problem or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your vehicle's so important to your life in Anna, you need to get back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.If you've ever checked into some of the technicia... More
A New Battery in Anna
January 10, 2021
Hello Anna drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Anna, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new battery: co... More
A Bright Idea
January 3, 2021
You've probably noticed how much easier it is to see when you're driving in the daytime as opposed to at night. It's one of the main reasons about half of all fatal vehicle accidents happen when it's dark. That's why it's important that your vehicle's headlights are in top condition and working t... More
Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)
January 1, 2021
If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep your vehicle's wheels and tires planted to the road surface. But they don't last forever. With care and ... More
Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)
December 27, 2020
A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More
Questions to Ask Your Anna Service Advisor
December 20, 2020
We find that a lot of Anna drivers are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions but don't want to be embarrassed or seem pushy. Vehicles are very complicated and there's more to know about them than most of us have the time to learn. Maybe it's ... More
Going (Lug) Nuts (Lug Nut Replacement)
December 13, 2020
Here's a part of your vehicle you probably don't think about much: lug nuts. They're what fasten your wheels onto your axles. Pretty important, right? In order to take the wheels off your vehicle to service the brakes, rotate the tires, etc., the lug nuts have to be in good shape so a wrench wi... More
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna
December 6, 2020
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Charlie's Fast Lube Anna for a check up.In today's Charlie's Fast Lube Anna auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel system. Anna residents need fuel to go... More
THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)
November 29, 2020
We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can't see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we're driving? Not a good thing. Debris on a vehicle's glass can be blinding when driving directly into the sun. And other thi... More
Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna
November 22, 2020
When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More