November 12th, 2017 by Cardinal Plaza ShellAs much as we’d love to sell you a new set of tires, it’s better to make the ones you have last as long as possible. That’s why we’re dedicated today’s blog entry to extending the life of your tires. If you follow these three easy mainteneance steps, you’ll maximize their life and save money
August 21st, 2017 by Cardinal Plaza ShellDid you hear that? It’s the sound of alarm clocks being set for the first day of school! Summer break is over and it’s time to grab the backpacks and ship them off to school. Here are some tips to help you have a smooth send off! Get Ready the Night Before The night before
July 19th, 2017 by Cardinal Plaza ShellHave you heard any strange and unfamiliar vehicle noises coming from your car recently? Rattling, grinding, buzzing, squealing, whistling. These are some of the many different warning sounds that will let you know it is time to take your car in for a tune up. Don’t let these noises take you by surprise! Here are
September 20th, 2016 by Cardinal Plaza ShellWhen it comes to tires, sometimes we forget just how important they are. Here in the mid-atlantic, we’re lucky to get to fully experience all four seasons! Now that summer is over, it’s time to get your car ready for fall and winter! While you should get your entire car inspecting following your summer of
July 12th, 2016 by Cardinal Plaza ShellHere in Virginia, we’re no strangers to state safety inspections. In fact, VA is one of only 12 states in the country that mandate an annual state inspection. Are you new to VA or wondering what the difference is between the safety inspection and emissions testing? Look no further! New to Virginia? Welcome! We hope
March 2nd, 2016 by Cardinal Plaza ShellNow the Old Man Winter seems to be on his way out, it’s about time for spring showers here in Springfield! Just because there’s no snow or ice doesn’t mean that precautions shouldn’t be taken. Here are several tips and reminders to help you stay safe in messy weather. Wet Weather Maintenance Check the tread
August 31st, 2015 by Cardinal Plaza ShellWe’ve Added To Our Shop Decor! Most of our customers that we love a good landscape! We take a lot of pride in the outside of our building, and we strive to make our shop an inviting place for people to come to. Earlier this month, we came upon a vintage 1946 Chevrolet pickup truck,
March 31st, 2015 by Cardinal Plaza ShellYour busy schedule has gotten in the way of getting things done for far too long. We found that when many of our customers were prioritizing their to-do lists, keeping up with their car’s maintenance services was falling to the bottom, which really isn’t safe or cost effective! If you don’t keep your car maintained,
December 18th, 2014 by Cardinal Plaza ShellWhen is the last time you got a wheel alignment? Your trusted mechanic has probably told you that you needed one, but you just brushed it off, didn’t you? You don’t have to lie to us, we’ve heard it all before! But what you may not realize is that getting regular wheel alignments is a
November 30th, 2014 by Cardinal Plaza ShellWhen you pull your car up to the gas station to fuel up, which type of gas do you choose? Most gas stations nowadays carry three main types of gasoline (not including diesel): Regular, Midgrade and Premium. Now be honest, are you just always choosing the cheapest, regular gas option to fuel up your automobile?