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AAMCO Boardman, OH has answers to your auto repair & maintenance questions, tips, advice, and stories from seasoned professional mechanics, industry experts, and auto enthusiasts.
What is a Transmission Reflash and Why Might it Be Needed?
Replace, flush, and…reflash? When it comes to your car’s transmission and regular maintenance services, it’s possible your transmission’s performance problems can be solved with a reflash service. If you’re not familiar with transmission reflash services, you’re not...
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Checking Your Oil Whether It’s Hot or Cold Out
The seasons change – and so does your engine oil? Yes and no. You may have heard that it’s a good idea to time your oil change services with certain seasons to stay proactive about your car’s health. However, your engine oil also changes depending on the environment...
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Understanding Why Auto Repair Mechanics Request to See Your Vehicle
We live in the days of online searches. Instead of going to the doctor, we type in our symptoms and see what comes up. Rather than calling a mechanic, we search for the car problems we’re experiencing to find out what auto repair services we may need. While the...
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Why Your Car Pulls Right When Driving
Staying in your lane shouldn’t be tricky. If your car is pulling to one side, it’s an indication there’s a problem with your car. With so many different parts and systems that contribute to keeping your car moving in the right direction, it can be difficult to figure...
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3 Ways to Identify Wearing Brakes
Bad brakes got you down? No driver wants to deal with ineffective brakes or brake failure, so it’s smart to keep an eye out for earlier signs you may need to get a brake repair service on your calendar. These signs may be noticeable while driving, but it’s also a good...
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5 Top Symptoms When Your Transmission Has Gone Out
No matter what car trouble you’re dealing with, it’s frustrating when your car just isn’t acting right. Transmission failure is one of the most dreaded auto repairs you may encounter as a car owner – and rightly so. Any transmission repair is no laughing matter but if...
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3 Things to Do When Your Warning Indicator Light is On
A warning or check engine light can be transmission trouble and that is no laughing matter. When a warning or check engine light comes on, it may be a shock, but it’s not to be ignored. In general, it’s best to have your vehicle and especially your engine and your...
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5 Key Auto Repair Questions for Your Boardman Mechanic
Before any car repair service, it’s important to know what you’re getting into, especially if you’re headed to a new mechanic. You may come prepared with a few questions of your own but we have some suggestions that should cover the process from start to finish. The...
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My Car Sounds Like a Helicopter: 3 Reasons Why
Does your car sound a bit more like it should be flying through the air, not cruising down the road? It can be alarming when your car suddenly sounds different than usual, especially if it reminds you of a helicopter or airplane. When this happens, you’re probably...
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Top Tips: How to Prepare Your Car for a Hot Summer
You’re not the only one sweating it out this summer. In the heat of summer, it’s just as hard on your car, whether you stay close to home or hit the open road. If your car has any looming repairs or is overdue for a maintenance service, those problems can be...
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