Columbia Auto Collision Center - Auto Body Repair and Service in Columbia, MD http://columbiaautocollision.com Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:21:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Get longer life from your brakes… http://columbiaautocollision.com/get-longer-life-from-your-brakes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-longer-life-from-your-brakes http://columbiaautocollision.com/get-longer-life-from-your-brakes/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:57:20 +0000 todd http://www.columbiaautocollision.com/?p=487 Drivers are often hard on their vehicles brakes, resulting in frequent visits their local repair garages for pad replacements.

With a few driving adjustments, you can maximize brake pad replacement frequency, and save lots of money too.

Prevent hard braking: Leave plenty of distance between your car and the driver in front of you.

Coast:  When you know a stop is ahead, let off of the accelerator and let the car decelerate.  This will reduce braking distance and braking force necessary to stop your car.

Pump:  Pumping your brakes to reduce your automobiles speed with help keep brakes from getting so hot.  Keeping brakes cooler helps to extend the life of your pads.

 

 

]]> http://columbiaautocollision.com/get-longer-life-from-your-brakes/feed/ 0 Automotive Maintenance Tips http://columbiaautocollision.com/automotive-maintenance-tips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=automotive-maintenance-tips http://columbiaautocollision.com/automotive-maintenance-tips/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:49:14 +0000 nate http://dev.meetlocalbiz.com/cacc/?p=79 Get your car back on the road as quick as possible with these tips for automotive maintenance:

1. Replace Oil and Oil Filter every 3,000 miles.

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