by rolfsimportcom on January 28, 2011
I believe a majority would say “yes” to this question. With the way the economy has been, why wouldn’t we want to save a few thousand. According to Consumer Reports you are able save at least $31, 000 when you keep a car for 15 years, or 225,000 miles of driving. $31,000 is a lot of money and how do you obtain that maybe the next question you ask. Easy, by properly maintaining your vehicle! Here are some great ways to maintain the longevity of your car.
- Follow the maintenance guide in your owner’s manual and make needed repairs promptly.
- Use only the recommended types of fluids, including oil and transmission fluids.
- Check under the hood regularly. Listen for strange sounds, sniff for odd smells and look for fraying or bulges in pipes or belts.
- Get a vehicle service manual, these are going to be available at most auto parts store or the dealership.
- Clean the car carefully inside and out. It’s not just to keep your car looking nice and clean, but it also helps prevent premature rust. And vacuuming the inside of your car prevents premature wear on the carpets from sand and grit.
As you can see, a little TLC will make your car last and save your wallet a few thousand. That is why at Rolf’s Import Auto we take pride in making sure your car gets the quality service it deserves.
by rolfsimportcom on January 21, 2011
We just received some information from Audi, and here at Rolf’s Import Auto we would like to provide some insight to all our Audi owners.
Here at Rolfs Import Auto we strive to provide the highest quality of automotive repairs and service. Below is a specification sheet on the oil we use here at Rolf’s when servicing your Volkswagen/Audi. As you can see the products we provide meet or exceeds the manufactuers specifications.
by rolfsimportcom on October 29, 2010
It’s that time of the year when children and the young-at-hearts dress up in costume and hit the streets for trick-or-treating and Halloween fun. Our crew at Rolf’s wants to make sure that your Halloween this year isn’t only fun, but also safe. So we’ve provided this list of Halloween safety tips for you.
Bright costumes – Make sure that your and/or your children’s costumes are bright enough to be visible to drivers on the road. If you need to, wear some reflective gear.
Safe costumes – Make sure that costumes are short enough so that you or your children won’t trip on them. If wearing masks, make sure that it is comfortable enough to allow breathing and that the eyeholes are big enough and fit correctly to allow the best vision.
Be visible – Carry flashlights, glowsticks, etc. to make yourself even more visible to motorists.
Safe driving – Pay extra attention while driving, especially in residential neighborhoods. Drive slower than the posted speed limit. Limit distractions while you’re driving, like talking on cell phones, eating, playing loud music, etc.
More information about Halloween Safety can be found at:
http://www.halloween-safety.com/index.html
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/hallow.html
Rolf’s would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween!!
by rolfsimportcom on July 14, 2010
I’m sure at some point in your BMW’s life you have heard a mention that your thrust arm bushings, or control arm bushings are cracked, worn or loose. Check this video out and see why you should have them replaced when they do wear out!
Loose thrust arm bushing video
