Maintenance
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Sometimes we hear people in Fairbanks say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, th...Published on: Aug 07, 2012 -
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, AK folks were real sticklers about takin...Published on: Sep 05, 2012 -
These days many people in the Fairbanks area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a...Published on: Oct 04, 2012 -
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Fairbanks, AK, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is...Published on: Oct 11, 2012 -
When your vehicle breaks down in the Fairbanks, AK, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need t...Published on: Oct 25, 2012 -
When it comes to their vehicles, some Fairbanks residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to rem...Published on: Nov 01, 2012 -
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Fairbanks area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Fairbanks drivers have experienced the ...Published on: Nov 08, 2012 -
Myths passed around our Fairbanks, AK community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for autom...Published on: Dec 13, 2012 -
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Fairbanks?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all b...Published on: Feb 20, 2013
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A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the AK news. Fairbanks people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government r...Published on: Jun 21, 2013
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At Gabe's Truck & Auto Repair we've had a lot of Fairbanks customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for ...Published on: Jun 27, 2013 -
{{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/SerpentineBelt_0909_SusanJoel_SN_s.jpg') }} All Fairbanks service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The...Published on: Aug 23, 2013 -
Recalls are pretty serious for Fairbanks residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Fairbanks residents still might want to know about. For these les...Published on: Sep 05, 2013
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The median age for cars in the Fairbanks, AK area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Gabe's Truck & Auto Repair we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you ...Published on: Sep 11, 2013 -
There's a segment of the Fairbanks area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. {{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/MaintenanceFreeMyth_SusanneTimothy_Split_s.jpg') }}...Published on: Sep 26, 2013 -
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Fairbanks, AK: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for t...Published on: Oct 04, 2013 -
If you're reading this article in Fairbanks, AK, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional serv...Published on: Oct 18, 2013 -
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's u...Published on: Dec 13, 2013
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Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Gabe's Truck & Auto Repair in F...Published on: Jan 07, 2014 -
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...Published on: Jan 21, 2014