Windsor Locks Auto Repair

Organization is the key to managing a busy life in CT. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep WINDSOR LOCKS residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write “oil change” every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to the safe operation of a vehicle, and they all need to be inspected. WINDSOR LOCKS residents can't afford to overlook any of them.The following is a list of preventive maintenance services that are often overlooked by vehicle owners in the WINDSOR LOCKS area. They are not presented in any particular order.1. Scata's Auto & Truck Repair Power Steering Service. Moisture gradually builds up in your power steering fluid, which can lead to corrosion in your steering system. The fluid also gets dirty, which can gum up your steering system. The fluid needs to be replaced periodically.2. Scata's Auto & Truck Repair Wheel Alignment. Wheels that ... read more

Everyone in WINDSOR LOCKS, CT, knows we are advised to go to our WINDSOR LOCKS dentist twice a year.  Oral-conscious WINDSOR LOCKS residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells us what was found – "Everything's fine, see you in six months." Or "You've got a small cavity starting, let's schedule an appointment to take care of it." By the time you leave, you have a plan for addressing any necessary issues.This system works so much better than waiting for a painful problem before going into the dentist. Small problems are fixed before they turn into big problems. And you avoid those huge bills.If WINDSOR LOCKS folks understand the wisdom of using this system for handling dental care, why do many resist when facing the same system for our vehicle maintenance? Following the vehicle manufacturer's recommended intervals can be c ... read more

Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. WINDSOR LOCKS, CT, service centers like Scata's Auto & Truck Repair have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in alphabetical order, starting with air conditioning service. Feel free at any time to give Scata's Auto & Truck Repair a call at 8606230449 to learn of the many services we offer, or stop by our WINDSOR LOCKS, CT auto center at 535 SPRING ST, 06096. First remember that all of these services are recommended by vehicle manufacturers. They set how often or at how many miles/kilometers the service should be done.Air conditioning service involves purging the old refrigerant and capturing it for proper disposal. Then fresh refrigerant is installed. The fresh refrigerant will lubricate the system and wil ... read more

Today in our Scata's Auto & Truck Repair blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the lawn, paying your electric bill, changing your furnace filter - you get the idea.Now, what would happen if you didn't follow these intervals?For one thing, your teeth may get more cavities. You might not discover health issues that benefit from early detection and treatment. And you'd have to wear dirty clothes, be embarrassed by your overgrown lawn and have your power shut off.We all realize there are some things in life that we have to take care of regularly. If we don't, there are negative consequences. Our quality of life diminishes and it inevitably costs more money.Have you ever wondered, "How often should I bring my car in for scheduled maintenance ... read more