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Fairfax Auto Repair is a family owned business, and with Father’s Day coming up, we’d thought it be a great opportunity to reward Dad’s for all their awesome car advice over the years. Whether your dad is a mechanical genius, or just simply reminds you to get your oil changed on time, we’d love to…
Hybrid cars are a great benefit to the environment and more importantly, your pockets. Since these cars run both on electricity and gasoline, you end up spending less time at the pump and more time on the road. While we could go on and on about the benefits of hybrids and alternative fueling options, at…
There are usually several warning signs that may emerge before major car problems occur. Certain noises, indicator lights, and even specific odors can tell you what problem your car may be having, and knowing what to do in those situations can end up saving you hundreds on your repair bill. It’s important to keep your…
The summer is finally winding down and here at FAR we’re preparing ourselves for fall and autumn weather! One thing you may hear mentioned a lot during the fall/winter season are ABS or Anti-Lock Brakes, which is a special type of braking systems in newer cars that prevent the driver from skidding on slippery road…
While hybrid vehicles have become quite popular within the past few years, there is still hesitation from consumers about the price of these eco-friendly automobiles. Lots of luxury automobile manufactures offer hybrid options in their vehicle fleet; several mid-price lines are now offering the same amenities! In order to assist you in your pre-purchase planning,…
For the next few weekends, parents all over America will be sending their beloved young adults off to college again. To ease the worry and anxiety of parents, and give our young drivers a leg up, we’ve put together a checklist for students heading back to school. Our recent blogs have covered car buying, safety,…
A little known fact from the automotive industry: tires are the most important safety component of a vehicle. This may surprise some, as when most people think of their car’s safety features they picture the seatbelts, the brakes, and for some the lighting and steering systems. While these components are extremely vital in overall performance…
Continuing with our clean energy theme this week, we’d like to introduce you to E-Gas. It begins with green electricity, water, and carbon dioxide. The end products are hydrogen and a synthetic methane Audi calls “e-gas.” It is virtually identical to fossil natural gas and is climate neutral. Audi opened an e-gas plant in Germany…
The summer may be over but that only means one thing; tailgating season is here! Whether you’re a die-hard football fan, or just tagging along for the food and beers, tailgating is a great way to enjoy the game while spending quality time with family and friends! Football fans are notorious for throwing big tailgating…
Clean energy and environmental concern are very important to us here at Fairfax Auto Repair, so it can be sometimes so surprising to see many American consumers still harbor negative feelings towards diesel automobiles. When speaking of diesel fuel, many people envision something out of a gothic novelsmelly, toxic, smoky, expensive, and bad for the…
