2023 PAA Tool Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the new 2023 Smail Auto Group Tool Grant recipients, representing 5 of our Smail Auto Group stores!
Congratulations to the new 2023 Smail Auto Group Tool Grant recipients, representing 5 of our Smail Auto Group stores!
We at Smail Auto Group have a goal of taking every precaution to keep our customers and employees safe in this challenging time. As a temporary alternative, we have implemented a free pick up and delivery of your vehicle at all Smail Service Center locations. To ensure the safety of our valued customers, we have…
You may have heard people talking about getting their tires filled with nitrogen. You may have even seen some promotions for special deals on nitrogen-filled tires. But, do you know why nitrogen is so good for your tires? Here are the top three reasons you should consider getting nitrogen in your tires: Less stops at…
Does your radio fade in and out or have a lot of static? What’s Happening & Why? Many “radio reception” problems are not really the fault of the radio but rather the result of peculiar radio phenomena or antenna interference. Moreover, each type of broadcast signal, amplitude modulation (AM) or frequency modulation (FM), has different…
Ever wonder why your windows always seem to have a dirty film on the inside of them that just won’t come off? What’s Happening & Why? Vehicle interiors create the ideal atmosphere for building up film on the inside of windows. Cigarette smoke, condensation, and dust blend in a closed, hot interior to form a…
Why are your brakes squealing when lightly applied but stop when more force is applied? What’s Happening & Why As described in some owner’s manuals, the squealing noise is caused by high-frequency vibration of the brake pads against the rotating disc. Vibration is the unavoidable result of friction generated by the pads as the caliper…
Have you ever wondered why the air conditioner in your car isn’t keeping the car cool? What’s Happening & Why? Manufacturer air conditioning (A/C) systems are carefully balanced. They’re designed to cool the vehicle effectively using the new refrigerant, R-134a, in place of R-12, commonly called “Freon.” R-134a protects the environment by not using chlorofluorocarbons…