Automotive Industry News & Information - Lake Ridge Automotive

If you’ve ever been in an emergency braking situation, you’re probably all too aware that the brakes are the most important safety system on your vehicle. And like many other systems in a vehicle, the brakes need regular upkeep to continue functioning properly. One way to preserve the integrity of the braking system is through brake bleeding, and while it may not be as well known as certain services like oil changes, it is a key maintenance item for a vehicle.

Tire rotations are a part of vehicle maintenance. The purpose of rotating your tires is to make them last as long as possible, prevent your suspension from wearing out prematurely, and keep the drivability of your car in the best possible condition. So when should you get a tire rotation?

“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.