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Car Battery

Car Battery

The battery in your car is an integral part for any of the components to operate. Without this one simple item nothing will function on the car! Typically a car battery will last 4-6 years in our area. While automotive batteries are rechargeable there is a limit to the number of times that you can run the battery down and restore its operation. How do you know if the battery needs replacement? Batteries are rated in Cold Cranking Amperage or CCA. Every battery has a CCA rating usually displayed on the top of the battery. A specialized battery tester can determine the available CCA. During your routine service visits we will check the available CCA of your battery and let you know if the battery is falling below the standard. What is the best kind of battery to use? There are a variety of battery options available. Frank's Servicenter offers multiple options although our preference is AC Delco batteries. AC Delco has proven to be a strong and reliabl ... read more

What Is an Oil Change?

What Is an Oil Change?

So you're asking yourself what is an Oil Change? An Oil Change is actually just one part of your all around preventative maintenance procedures. One of the many items that is completed during this service is the simple draining and refilling of the motor oil and replacing the oil filter. Although to keep your vehicle operating like it's supposed to there are actually many more items that will be inspected, adjusted and serviced during your visit here at Frank's Servicenter. First step is your vehicle will have a complete digital maintenance inspection performed by one of our skilled technicians. All of the fluids will be checked for level, cleanliness, replacement and topped off as required. The tires will be inspected and the pressures adjusted as needed. Throughout the maintenance inspection our technician will review the complete vehicle assessing the on board systems, the lighting, windshield wipers, air filter, cabin filter, belts ... read more

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When Can I Get My Vehicle Serviced?

When Can I Get My Vehicle Serviced?

Let's face it, having your car serviced can feel like a real inconvenience. Nobody really wants to stop their life to get their car serviced! It is not something that we look forward to, although it needs to be completed Better to do it on your schedule then to wait for an emergency and suffer a real significant inconvenience. To speak with an advisor and schedule your service we are available to assist you Monday through Friday from 7 AM through 5:30 PM. We can also be reached 24 hours a day through our web site www.FranksServicenter.com as well as via email at [email protected]. To keep your busy life moving we are happy to offer transportation solutions while your car is in for service. Frank's Servicenter offers FREE loaner vehicles, these vehicles are in high demand and we recommend scheduling your service with a loaner well in advance. If a loaner car is not the best solution for you we are also ... read more

PA State Inspection

What is "State Inspection"?In the state of Pennsylvania by law *every car* operating on the road must be inspected annually to verify safe operation. (*some exceptions apply to specialty/antique vehicles) The inspection is a visual and physical examination of your vehicle and its safety components. The inspectors adhere to published guidelines provided by the State to verify the safe operation of all motor vehicles. Completion of a successful inspection is indicated by a sticker located in the lower left corner of your windshield. Who can perform State Inspection?Licensed mechanics working at a state approved inspection station perform all of the Pennsylvania State Inspections. The mechanics must pass a physical and written test to verify their capability. Both the inspectors as well as the stations are monitored and audited by state officials. When do I need to have the inspection done?The reflective badges on your windshield indicate ... read more

What do our clients really want to know?

At Frank's Servicenter our phone is constantly ringing with new clients asking questions of how much will something cost and do we fix a certain issue or do we work on their model of vehicle. Let's face it nobody really wants to get their car serviced and it can be daunting to find a new automotive service provider. At the end of the day what do you as an Automotive Repair consumer really want to know? In fact its the same as any other consumer. What the automotive consumer REALLY wants to know is the answer to all of the questions that they are NOT ASKING of the business that they want to deal with! Here are some of those questions!!! Are you a good person? Is your service team made of of good people? Are you reputable and honest? Can I trust the information that you are presenting to me? Are you going to take good care of myself and my belongings? If I have a problem will you help me? Now that we can see some of these questions the next obvious question is how can we find out the a ... read more

Cooling System Service

Cooling System Service

How often should you change your antifreeze? Thankfully advancements in cooling system and chemical technology has extended the interval for cooling system maintenance to be every four years or 60,000 miles. At this time we will install a specialized cooling system flush machine inline to reverse flush the system until fresh fluid is filled throughout the system. This service will maintain proper system operation and maximize the life span of cooling system components. Corvette Cooling System Maintenance

Brake Repair

How much will it cost to fix my brakes? That is a great question that we get everyday. The problem with that question is that we need more information to give you the answer. We can compare it to calling a doctor and asking how much it will cost to fix a leg that hurts! There are questions and data that need to be gathered along with physical inspection and evaluation. After all of these items then we can give you a detailed written cost estimate. The great news is that you can come in and free of charge we will go through all of these processes and give you all of the information that you need to make the right decisions

Evaporative Emissions Control Southampton, PA

The vapors that are given off from the oil and fuel in your vehicle are extremely harmful to the environment around us. Evaporative Emissions Control Systems – EVAP for short – are enforced for all trucks and cars. This EVAP system is what catches the released vapors and sends them back to be burned in the engine. You can think of it like a recycling program inside your engine. A complicated system, the EVAP system is a network of valves, filters, hoses, among other things. Complications with your engines EVAP system could be the reason why your Check Engine light is on. A friendly and knowledgeable service advisor at Frank's Servicenter, Inc. can start diagnostic procedures and test the trouble codes to determine what the issue is. Your Frank's Servicenter technician can check the valves in your engine, with the proper equipment, to find a blockage. On top of that, in order to find any leaks, a low pressure smoke test can be performed as well. After all the tests have been ... read more

Water Pump

The cooling system has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water pump is the heart of the system. Your heart keeps blood pumping through your body, and the water pump keeps coolant pumping through your engine. Driven by a belt, chain or gear, the water pump operates while the engine is running. With a limited life span, your water pump needs to be changed sooner or later. Your owner's manual will tell you how long your water pump should last. Most water pumps fail by 100,000 miles, or 160,000 kilometers. Water pumps don't wear out, they fail. They either work or they don't. A failed water pump must be replaced. Water pumps can have leaks or have their bearings fail. Leaks may come from a cracked pump but can develop where they attach to the engine. Listen for a low-pitched grinding coming from the water pump. This means it's time for a new one. If you see coolant leaking in that area, it needs to be replaced. Coolant on you ... read more

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