What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Anna
September 17, 2023
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Anna area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Anna area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you wan... More
Them's the Brakes (Brake Rotor Resurfacing)
July 23, 2023
Your vehicle's brakes wear out. It's inevitable. You'll notice it when you step on the brake pedal and feel it harder to stop, or there's vibration when you are braking. Most modern vehicles have disc brakes that each use a brake pad that press on a disc (disc brakes!) called a rotor. The fric... More
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Anna: Rotor Problems
September 11, 2022
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Anna.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less co... More
Hitting the Brakes in Anna
August 14, 2022
Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself and other Anna drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. There ar... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
September 5, 2021
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)
March 28, 2021
As the weather changes over from hot to colder, drivers will have to deal with more slippery streets. And it's important to know how to drive with the brakes you have on your vehicle. In the 1970s, anti-lock braking systems (ABS) started to be installed on vehicles and they've been a game chang... More
Odometer Rollback on Your Anna, Illinois Vehicle
January 24, 2021
How do Anna drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Illinois consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Illinois seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in Anna, ... More
Used Cars: Charlie's Fast Lube Anna Advice on What to Do After You Buy
November 11, 2018
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Anna drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Anna area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when families d... More
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Anna
October 14, 2018
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Anna drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoes are ... More