When you're experiencing car issues it can be difficult to determine whether you should drive your vehicle to the shop, have a mechanic come out to you to do the repair, or have your vehicle towed. In most cases, having your car towed will be the smartest choice in terms of both cost and safety. Here are the benefits of having your car towed to an auto repair shop. Peace of Mind One reason you should have your car towed to an auto repair shop is for peace of mind. If you decide to drive to an auto repair shop even though your vehicle is experiencing mechanical issues, it's possible that your vehicle will break down on the side of the road. As you probably know, on-the-road breakdowns can be incredibly dangerous. Not only can on-the-road breakdowns cause multi-car accidents and vehicular damages, but they can also lead to injuries and even death. Therefore, it is in your best interest to avoid these breakdowns at all costs. Even if you're tempted to save money by driving to an auto repair shop, you should keep in mind that saving money is not worth risking your safety. Also, if your car ends [...]

Now that spring is right around the corner, you need to start transitioning to a different approach to car care. With the spring comes rising temperatures and pollen, which means you need to change your car care strategies to adapt to the warm weather. Here are a few tips that will help you care for your car in the spring. Cold Weather and Your Vehicle's Performance As you may know from experience, ice, snow, salt, and cold temperatures can damage your car significantly during the winter. Car batteries are more prone to dying in the winter and fluids like oil, brake and transmission fluids, and power steering fluids tend to thicken in low temperatures. Cold air can make the air pressure in your tires drop significantly. Even the reliability of spark plugs decreases as a result of cold weather. The accumulation of ice, snow, and salt can damage your vehicle's finish. All of these factors can make it difficult for your vehicle to perform optimally. Therefore, once winter ends, you should take your car in for a maintenance check to get it back up to par. Warm Weather and Your Vehicle's Performance It's also important to protect your vehicle from the elements during [...]

Everyone sees the typical three fuel options at the gas station, but which one is the best for your vehicle? Next time you choose unleaded, plus, or premium, you may want to read further information. Types of fuel are grouped by their octane level. Premium fuel has higher octane points while unleaded has less. A regular octane level is usually around 87, mid-grade 89, and premium 91-93. Usually a higher-octane level fuel performs more efficiently. However, most people choose the lowest octane level fuel available because it is the cheapest option. Which fuel is the best for you? What is the Best Fuel Grade for my Car? 1. Unleaded or Regular Fuel Unleaded or regular gas is usually 15-20 cents cheaper a gallon than premium gas, saving you over a hundred dollars in a year. Because of technology improvements, unleaded gas has the same, basic quality of medium-grade or premium fuel. Some industry experts believe there is no point in using any gas other than unleaded or regular, because they are all basically the same. Most cars have their own way of making up for low octane levels, leaving your engine’s system perfectly fine. Your car’s owner’s manual should clarify [...]

This year is passing by quickly, and the cold weather is just around the corner. Now is the time to check your car battery to be sure that it is ready for the cold temperatures because the winter season is the most likely time for a car or truck battery to die. Contrary to what most believe, cold weather is not the culprit that kills car batteries. Summer's excessive heat is harsher on car batteries than cold weather, though freezing temperatures can certainly contribute to shortening your battery's life. Oftentimes, waiting until the deep freeze of winter to replace your battery is too late. Cold weather could pretty much make that heat worn battery "dead on arrival." How Long Do Car Batteries Last? Typically, new car batteries last between 4 to 6 years but that can vary depending on climate, corrosion build up and lack of car maintenance. Preventative Maintenance for Your Car Battery While car batteries shouldn't be changed from season to season, some batteries do tend to perform better in certain climates. Your friends at Poston Motor Company are familiar with the variety of batteries are always available to help with any preventative maintenance. The following are a [...]

Oil is one of the most important components of your vehicle. You should check your vehicle’s oil level periodically (at least once a month), topping it off if it needs it. Most mechanics recommend you get your oil and oil filter changed every three-five thousand miles. This will be easy to reach if you commute from Cumming to Atlanta every day for work. If your vehicle is not using quality oil, it could be detrimental to your engine and cost you lots of money to repair. But, how do you know what type of oil is best for your car, SUV, or truck? Here are four main differences between synthetic oil and traditional oil. Differences in Synthetic & Traditional Oil 1. Synthetic oil is refined, distilled, and purified Because synthetic oil is man-made, it has a greater ability to decide what components it’s made with. The refining, distilling, and purifying process allows certain impurities to be taken out and healthier additives to be put in. Taking out unwanted molecules and adding better ones helps the oil run smoothly through your engine. Crude or traditional oil tends to pick up deposits and form sludge, preventing your motor to run properly. Synthetic [...]