Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Anna: Signs of an Alignment Problem

July 28, 2019

When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Anna drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While t... More

How Your Check Engine Light Works

July 21, 2019

Have you ever had an experience like this in Anna, Illinois? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your Check Engine light starts flashing!You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stops flashing, but stays on.... More

Nighttime Visibility in Anna

July 14, 2019

There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Anna area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibilityIt's said that 90 percent of our driving decisions are... More

Charlie's Fast Lube Anna Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln

July 7, 2019

Welcome to the Charlie's Fast Lube Anna automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Anna conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire will ac... More