by ManagerBeetlesmith | Feb 28, 2023 | Maintenance
If you’re planning a road trip, then you know how important it is to make sure your car is ready for the journey ahead let the experts at Beetlesmith’s Valley Auto Service go through your road trip check list before you go. Taking the time to get your car ready...
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Jun 7, 2022 | Maintenance
Ever had the question: should you change your oil based on time or mileage? Wonder no more. Get your answers here! Oil changes are one of the most base-line routine maintenance services that you perform for your car. After an oil change you typically receive a sticker...
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Jan 27, 2022 | Maintenance, Safe Driving, Tips
In 2020 rate of catalytic converter theft increased by 325%. You read that right. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau the number of catalytic converters stolen between 2019 and 2020 rose by over 11,000. This concerning trend of record-high theft has...
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Jan 6, 2022 | Maintenance, Safe Driving, Tips
We’ve talked before about how different smells can point to different kinds of issues in your vehicle. But what about car sounds? There are good sounds that come from a car for sure; the hum of the engine, the purr of acceleration, the familiar whoosh of the A/C. But...
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Jul 27, 2021 | Maintenance
Just because you’re not a mechanic doesn’t mean you need to be totally in the dark when it comes to decoding what your dashboard lights mean. Typically, your car’s dashboard lights will illuminate the first few moments after you start your ignition. Don’t worry! If...
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Jul 6, 2021 | Engine Performance, Maintenance
If you’re living in Renton, taking your car in for routine maintenance can seem like a hassle and can quickly get pushed to the bottom of your “to-do” list. After all, if there’s nothing obviously wrong with it, why get it fixed? While this is a nice sentiment,...
