Automotive Industry News & Information - Lake Ridge Automotive

No matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive, maintenance is the key to giving your engine long life. At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we focus on keeping your engine running strong.

At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we work hard to be the maintenance and repair shop your fleet needs.

If you own or maintain a fleet or commercial truck, you are likely already familiar with the term ASE certified technician. But what does ASE mean, and why is it important? Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA has the answer.

There’s a huge percentage of vehicle on the road, right now, with the check engine light illuminated. Many of them have had it on for years, even. Frequently, a check engine light will illuminate, but pose no immediate problems, so people just get used to it and learn to live with it being on. However, Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA would like you to know that it’s worth having it looked into. Typically, the problem can be diagnosed by simply plugging your car into our computer; the vehicle gives us a code, and we know what the problem is immediately.

Balanced wheels are essential for a multitude of reasons, particularly on commercial trucks. At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, we have the precision equipment necessary to provide you with the best balance possible, keeping your truck smoothly and reliably on the road.

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.

Windshield wipers are one of those things that you never think about until you need them. From Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, here’s a reminder to keep yours in good shape, so you’re ready when weather strikes.

At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we know replacing an entire engine can be a tough call to make - that’s why we’re here to help you make an expert decision on the matter.