Automotive News & Information - Kneece's Car Care & Xpress Lube

Need new tires on a trailer while traveling down I-26, had what we needed in stock, quick and friendly service. Easy to find/get to Kneece's Car Care Center from the highway. - Google Review

I give them 5 wrenches out of 5 in all areas here on cartalk reviews because I found Kneece's Car Care to be honest, competent, reasonably priced, and they make it right if something goes wrong. They work hard to fix it the first time and explain the problem to you with hours that are convenient and offer the customer a ride back to work or home so that it is easy. Great JOB! #71251 Review on www.cartalk.com for Kneece's Car Care Center

Summer’s coming, and with it, warmer temperatures, vacations, and longer trips. We don’t want to be downers, but if your car’s cooling system isn’t up to par, things could go from fun-in-the-sun to stranded-in-the-sun too quickly for anyone’s liking. Because the truth is: cooling system failure is a leading cause of vehicle breakdowns.

Summer's imminent arrival means your vehicle's air conditioning system is going to be under a serious strain before long. If you haven't had your system serviced in a while, now's the time. While most newer vehicles may simply be able to get away with having their A/C recharged, older cars and trucks may require a little extra attention.

When do you need to schedule maintenance for your diesel engine and what is needed each time? For your convenience, we've added the preferred maintenance listing.

We do our best to budget for scheduled vehicle maintenance and it is hard to plan for unexpected family car repairs. The truth is that our vehicles can stay on the road longer than ever before with proper maintenance. That’s because of improved vehicle design and manufacturing quality. But some of those same improvements also lead to higher repairs costs for every family car or vehicle.

Most people may not know much about transfer cases on their vehicles, but if you have a 4-wheel drive vehicle, you’ve got one. It makes sure you have power available for both the front and rear axles.

Most auto owners come to the shop with specific services in mind and an idea of how much they’ll be spending. Sometimes, a courtesy car inspection and a review of your service history will uncover additional items that require attention. How should you react to that?