Automotive Industry News & Information - Lake Ridge Automotive

“Tire rotation” is a term you hear frequently in the realm of vehicle maintenance, but what does it actually mean? How often should you have it done? Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge has the answers you’re looking for.

If you own or manage a fleet or commercial truck, you know what a headache it can be to take the same vehicle in for maintenance over and over, wasting valuable time. At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we have the technology, equipment and technicians necessary to get the job done fast, and get it done right.

Does your steering wheel feel like it’s fighting you when trying to drive in a straight line? Does your truck turn too aggressively when you try to go one direction, and poorly when you try to go another? There are a few possibilities as to what it means if your truck resists going in a straight line. Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge has the answers for you.

Fuel injection is one of the greatest innovations in automotive technology to date. From Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, here’s a little more information on the fuel injector.

In the automotive business, the customer is just as important as the vehicle and the customer service is just as important as the auto repair. That is why at Lake Ridge Automotive, we strive to provide only the best customer service to our clients.

Gear shift in car with manual transmission

By now, it’s likely you’ve heard someone claim “manuals get better gas mileage than automatics.” While in the past this has certainly been true – driving an automatic was truly a sacrifice, dramatically affecting acceleration, reliability, and gas mileage – is it still the case in the modern era? Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA has the answers.

Your brakes have a lot to do with how your car drives. Brakes are a frequently neglected item on a lot of people’s checklist, and many drivers on the road have subpar brakes and don’t even know it. A car that brakes well and brakes correctly are just as important as acceleration, handling, or any other aspect of a vehicle’s drivability. A car with brake issues has the potential to be a far more enjoyable ride when fixed.

Windshield wipers are one of those things you never think about until you need them, and by then it’s too late. There’s a good chance you haven’t changed windshield wipers in a long time, so it might be a good idea to inspect them before rainy weather catches you off guard. Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA has compiled a few windshield wiper tips here for you.