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Sustainable Holiday Wrapping And Decoration Ideas

Sustainable Holiday Wrapping And Decoration Ideas

With the holidays wrapping up and the new year upon us it’s important to turn over a new leaf in terms of sustainability for 2022. Frank’s Servicenter is always environmentally conscious and wants to give you some Christmas waste tips for a sustainable end of the holiday season. Sustainable Holiday Ideas Frank’s is proud to be a sustainable auto shop. Schedule your service today! Everyone loves to make over their home and living spaces for the winter season. It’s a wonderful way to increase the level of cheer, but what happens to all those little lights and tinsels when all is said and done? Try donating decorations to a local senior center or after-school program to reduce the amount of Christmas waste heading to the landfills. Recycling Holiday Lights This can be a tricky subject. There are older style Compact Fluorescent lights that can’t be just tossed into a recycling bin out the back door. G ... read more

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Car Christmas Gift Ideas 2021 - Decorations, Cleaning and More!

Car Christmas Gift Ideas 2021 - Decorations, Cleaning and More!

When the holiday music starts playing in stores everyone thinks, “what can I get for my friends and family?” If you need car enthusiast Christmas gifts, Frank’s has some ideas for you! Car Christmas Gifts 2021 Winter weather’s coming. Have Frank’s perform a multipoint inspection for your car. Fortunately car’s need attention, so there’s always a car care Christmas gift or additional accessory you can pick up for the motor head in your life. First, in this age of technology a quick music / speaker gadget is a good go-to. Anker sells a Bluetooth adapter that can turn any radio auxiliary port into a Bluetooth receiver for syncing to any device. This can even be used outside of your car - say if you’re flying home for the holiday. Car Christmas Gifts For Dad Sometimes our memory isn’t the best as we get older - but there’s a tech fix for this too! There’s a handy ga ... read more

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What kind of Parts will you use on my vehicle?

When it comes to automotive parts there is a never ending selection of possibilities. Every new car manufacturer sells parts, thousands of different aftermarket manufacturers and you can even find automotive parts on Amazon or Ebay! Unfortunately not all parts are created equally. If you have ever found yourself searching for a component online you likely understand that there is a wide variety of options available. Just one component of the service that we provide is proper part selection for you vehicle repairs. Our service associates have years of knowledge and experience in automotive repair and maintenance to choose the best value option for you. All of our work is also covered by an industry leading 2 Year and 24,000 mile warranty. Choosing the best quality parts while providing you the highest value is out mission. There are instances where the Original manufacturer part was poorly designed and there are companies that provide an updated solution. There are conversely also tim ... read more

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Should I go to “the dealer” to have my car serviced?

You have been enjoying driving your brand new car and its time to have it serviced, but where should you go? There are many great options for automotive service and repair in our area and you should find the solution that fits your personality and needs the best. You may be asking yourself, well, "My car is Under Warranty, Do I Need to got to a new car dealership?" NO! you can choose to have your car serviced where ever you prefer by whomever you prefer! You can even choose to do the maintenance yourself! This is legally made possible by the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act of 1975. One of the many features of this Warranty Act is that it makes it illegal for manufacturers or dealers to claim that your warranty is void or to deny coverage under your warranty simply because someone other than the dealer did the work. See a full description from the Federal Trade Commission ... read more

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AAA Approved Auto Repair

75 million US drivers do not have a trusted Auto Repair Shop! Now more than ever it is imperative to have a local trusted automotive confidant. The AAA Auto Club has created the Approved Auto Repair Program to assist drivers in finding reputable high quality automotive service. Once a shop meets AAA's high standards, including certifications, technical training, cleanliness, insurance requirements, it becomes part of the AAR program where it's re-inspected annually and monitored for customer satisfaction. Only after this rigorous testing is the AAA Approved Seal displayed to assist motorists

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What really is a “Tune up” anyway??

What really is a “Tune up” anyway??

Tune ups in the original sense of the word are somewhat a thing of the past. As breaker point ignition, distributors and carburetors were replaced, the term that serviced them stuck with us. In the past these mechanical items required frequent cleanings and adjustments. While much of the adjustment work is now computer controlled, still carbon cleaning and routine service remains a necessity Major advancements in technology have us spoiled driving cars that don't need to be "tuned' like they did in the days of the origin of the "tune up" term. A multitude of sensors communicate data to a high powered computed that can make micro adjustments as components wear and even as we drive. That being said there are still a few items that require routine periodic service. The carburetor has been replaced by a group of sensors, a computer, fuel injectors and a throttle body. While the computer has a map to adjust the throttle and injectors there is some required maintenance. The throttle body as ... read more

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Complimentary Pick Up and Delivery Service

Complimentary Pick Up and Delivery Service

Pick up and Delivery Service Now Available To assist our community we are offering FREE pick up, disinfecting, and delivery with your vehicle service. As a small business, we are doing everything possible to keep our staff and our customers safe, happy, and healthy. You can schedule this service online at www.FranksServicenter.com or reach us at 215

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What is the best way to clean your vehicle to reduce the presence of COVID-19 coronavirus?

Disinfectant wipes work best in your vehicles interior. This is the cleaner used by manufacturers of most automotive interiors today. It takes a brief wipe to clean most germs.Make sure to use disinfecting wipes to clean all the surfaces on the steering wheel. These include the redundant controls for radio, voice control, cruise control, navigation, and paddle shift levers. We also want to clean the gear selector lever and the turn indicator stalks. Also clean the door and center console armrests, display screens, cup holders, storage areas, and air conditioner vents.Be careful with the cleaners that you choose. We have tested Lysol and Clorox wipes with great success. Do not use bleach or hydrogen peroxide on the vehicle's interior. These chemicals will damage to the vinyl, leather and plastics in your vehicle. Also using a ammonia based cleaner like Windex is ill advised as it will also damage the interior surfaces and plastics.Finally, if you find yourself without any disinfectant w ... read more

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Corona Virus COVID-19 Automotive Prevention

Corona Virus COVID-19 Automotive Prevention

The Corona virus pandemic is affecting the world as well as our community at a rapid rate. In order to assist in the efforts we will be utilizing latex gloves as well as sanitizing vehicles before and after service. We will disinfect the door handles, steering wheel and driver controls. Additionally we are offering pick up and delivery of your vehicle at no charge. Please call our office or schedule online. COVID-19 Sanitizing Supplies

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Tire Road Hazard Coverage

Need New Tires? Make sure to ask us about Road Hazard Warranty for your new tires. Road Hazard Warranty Coverage is insurance for your tire purchase. Tires can be expensive and you do not want to pay for new tires twice! With Road Hazard coverage a road damaged tire will be replaced or repaired free of charge

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