Automotive Industry News & Information - Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service

In today's economic climate, people are working hard to make their dollars go further. Not only are drivers holding onto their vehicles longer, but they're also looking to improve fuel efficiency to get the most gas mileage out of every gallon of gas. You can do both by following a few simple tips from our team here at Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service!

Do you need new brake pads? Most of the time, if you think you do, the answer is yes. While a lot of auto parts stores sell brake pads with lifetime warranties, don’t be misled...brake pads will still wear down.

Flat tires are a huge inconvenience. The only thing worse than having a flat on your way home from work is having to wait on a tow truck to come to get you. Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA wants to give you some tips on how to change your own tire so that you can keep money in your pocket and get your car back on the road.

In the automotive business, the customer is just as important as the vehicle and the customer service is just as important as the auto repair. That is why at Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service, we strive to provide only the best customer service to our clients.

Getting your vehicle washed and waxed on a regular basis is one of the easiest ways to preserve its paint and keep it looking nice. It makes you feel good when you’re driving in a clean vehicle. Removing other environmental contaminants such as salt, tree sap, and bugs also goes a long way to make your vehicle’s paint last longer.

If you own or operate a fleet or commercial truck, you know it’s hard to keep everything working perfectly all the time. You have to choose what to give priority to, and what can wait. However, some small problems are indicators that a bigger issue is on the way. At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, our goal is to keep you and your fleet going.

At Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service in Midlotian, VA, we service all kinds of trucks, young and old. If you’re in the market for a new or new-to-you truck, here’s some advice we encourage you to consider.

mechanic placing a car battery into a vehicle

Your car’s radio and headlights, plus a slew of other important functions, are powered by an electrical current generated by your vehicle’s engine. A vital part of generating electricity is having a place to store it while it’s not being used. This is where your car battery comes into play. The battery of your vehicle holds electrical energy while the car is off in order to help the engine turn over and create a spark to start internal combustion. Without a working battery, your car will not be able to start. If you allow our team here at Stuart Rolfe Muffler & Auto Service to perform proper maintenance, an average car battery can start your car reliably for roughly four years.