Automotive News & Information - Lake Ridge Automotive

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that runs on gasoline, there's a good chance you’ve run it low on fuel a few times (or more than a few times,) and maybe even run out of gas completely a time or two. At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we like to provide information applicable to you. Running a vehicle low on fuel is something we’re all guilty of, and most of us don’t think twice about it. But, can it be bad for your car?

At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we understand that the care for your vehicle is in the details. Transmission work, more so than any other type of maintenance or repair, requires a keen eye and specific know-how.

At some point or another, it’ll happen to you. You leave your headlights on, your battery finally fails, or for some other reason, you don’t have enough juice to start your car. Don’t call a tow truck just yet, though...Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge has the info you need to properly jump start your car.

At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s time to change your oil. Here are some reasons to pay attention to your oil changes, and help you better understand why oil changes are so important.

At some point, you’re gonna get a flat tire. It’s just a hazard of driving. At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, we like to do what we can to keep you and your vehicle ready for anything. Here’s what you should do.

An article about routine maintenance probably doesn’t sound like the most riveting read, but at Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA, proper maintenance is something we believe in wholeheartedly. Routine maintenance is the key to making a vehicle last for decades; if done correctly, your vehicle will stay reliable and enjoyable to drive, and you will save time and money in the process.

At Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, we understand how vital solid battery power is to a truck driver. A dead or weak battery isn’t a big deal in a passenger vehicle; in a commercial truck, missed deadlines, incomplete jobs, insufficient equipment, and inconvenient situations are all consequences of a less than adequate battery.

One of the most annoying sounds known to man is a loud squeal every time you start your car, truck, or SUV. What causes this, and what can you do to fix it? Lake Ridge Automotive in Woodbridge, VA has the answer.