4 Tips to Prepare Your Car For Winter

cccdev • November 29, 2016

Before Jack Frost settles in for the long haul, here are a few things you should do to make sure your vehicle is ready for the cold season.

1. Check your battery: Cold weather is very harsh on your battery. When those temperatures drop, starting an engine can take almost twice as much current as it would need on an average day. Have a technician run a load test to see if it’s time to replace your battery.

2. Check your anti-freeze: To prevent freezing, your engine cooling system should be a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and water. In addition to replacing the antifreeze, it’s smart to pressure test the cooling system to spot any possible leaks.

3. Change the engine oil: Cooler temperatures can reduce the effectiveness of your engine oil, causing it to thicken and not circulate through the engine as smoothly. Ask us about using a thinner oil for the winter months.

4. Bring your vehicle in for inspection: To make sure you’re fully prepared for winter months, it’s always a good idea to have a certified technician inspect your vehicle. A lot happens under the hood of your car, and we want to ensure you and your family are safe this winter season on the road.

Len’s Automotive Gives Back to The Community

By cccdev • November 29, 2016
Local business owner Ken Mattson of Len’s Automotive honored local families with a special event on Nov. 5. Family Service Day–Keeping Cars Kickin’ is a national program designed to help automotive businesses share their expertise and give back to the community. During the company’s first service day event, the shop owner and employees gave up Read more...

Fuel Pump Failure

By cccdev • December 9, 2013
Len’s Automotive, Inc. Tech Question: I was driving on a local Bellevue highway and my SUV started sputtering and then the engine finally quit and I couldn’t get it started. I was towed to a shop in Bellevue and found out I had to replace my fuel pump. What could I have done to have Read more...

Driveline vibration

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Len’s Automotive, Inc. Tech Question: I’m Doug. A few years ago I was driving my 1985 Dodge Ram with about 80,000 miles on it. I was going up a hill in Bellevue and heard a noise like a tin can rolling down the road. I looked back and saw my drive shaft bouncing down the Read more...

Len’s Automotive Launches NEW Website!

January 14, 2013
We got a new look! of , , has launched a new website. We understand that the web is taking over how our customers are looking for businesses and services. Our goal is to make sure that our quality auto repair services can be easily found on the web! Feel free to browse around our Read more...