With tax time just around the corner are you prepared? What do you plan to do with your tax return? Will you fix up your house, maybe upgrade some household items? If you want your tax return to get back to you all year long, put some money aside for your vehicle. The average maintenance on a vehicle…

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Pre-Trip Check Up

December 17, 2021, 9:57 am Car Care Tips Car Maintenance

A pre-trip vehicle check can determine how road-ready your vehicle is so you can take steps to have any problems fixed before heading out for vacation. Before you hit the road, Gagne's Automotive recommends a vehicle check to help avoid the inconvenience, potential safety hazards and unplanned…

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Check-list for safe driving

December 17, 2021, 9:57 am Car Maintenance

Follow this check-list for safe driving! Check lights and wipers for visibility. With shorter days and inclement weather ahead, make sure lights and wipers function properly so that you can see and be seen.  Check the exterior and interior lights and replace any that are dimming, rapidly blinking or…

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Charging System Info

December 17, 2021, 9:57 am

The modern charging system hasn't changed much in over 40 years. We're going to break this down into pretty basic concepts to just make sure we understand that's happening in our car. The purpose of the battery is to act as a storage location for voltage. All electrical items in the car, such as the…

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When you need to stop your vehicle quickly, you need to be able to count on your brakes. While your brakes may not be the most fun part of your vehicle to work on, they are definitely one of the most crucial. When you pay attention to the warning signs that you need brake service…

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