Windsor Locks Auto Repair

Most CT auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you know that your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance as well? Taking care of your air conditioning system can extend its life and prevent costly repair bills.Why is it important for WINDSOR LOCKS area drivers to get routine maintenance on their air conditioning system? First, the refrigerant contains an added lubricant. As the refrigerant circulates through the air conditioning system, its parts are lubricated. This constant lubrication keeps the parts functioning well. But over time, this lubricant is used up, and without it, the parts will eventually seize up and fail.WINDSOR LOCKS folks should understand, however, that the air conditioner will continue to pump out cool air even without the lubricant, so you won't know t ... read more

So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around WINDSOR LOCKS?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffee,' then give yourself an extra two points.  Coffee is the number one food distraction for drivers in WINDSOR LOCKS and around the country.Food distractions cause 25 percent of all car accidents; over a million and a half each year!You'll notice that all of the top ten distracting food items are messy. Messy foods are the types of food you might spill (very distracting!), then try to clean up (a safe-driving impossibility!). If you gotta eat on the run, take five-then drive. You'll thank yourself later for two reasons: one, that you can actually relax for just a moment in our fast-paced world, and two, you won't have to worry ab ... read more

All of us in WINDSOR LOCKS know we have to get the oil changed in our vehicles periodically. That's just part of good vehicle care. But when Scata's Auto & Truck Repair technicians change your oil, they also usually inspect your air filter. That's why they sometimes let you know that your air filter needs to be changed before releasing your vehicle.Don't just chock this up to trying to sell you something else. WINDSOR LOCKS area drivers really do need to change their air filter when it gets dirty. You can check your owner's manual to see how often your air filter should need to be changed, but remember, if you live in an area in CT with poor air quality, or if you drive a lot or drive under harsh conditions in the WINDSOR LOCKS area, you may need to change that filter more often than is recommended.Changing an air filter isn't guesswork. If a filter's dirty, it needs to be replaced. Air filters aren't very ... read more

Organization is the key to managing a busy life in CT. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep WINDSOR LOCKS residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write “oil change” every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to the safe operation of a vehicle, and they all need to be inspected. WINDSOR LOCKS residents can't afford to overlook any of them.The following is a list of preventive maintenance services that are often overlooked by vehicle owners in the WINDSOR LOCKS area. They are not presented in any particular order.1. Scata's Auto & Truck Repair Power Steering Service. Moisture gradually builds up in your power steering fluid, which can lead to corrosion in your steering system. The fluid also gets dirty, which can gum up your steering system. The fluid needs to be replaced periodically.2. Scata's Auto & Truck Repair Wheel Alignment. Wheels that ... read more