Common Indicators You’re Running Low on Oil Every driver dreads the day a check engine light starts flashing on the dashboard, but the reason they’re there is actually very helpful. Common service issues regarding your engine include low oil pressure and overdue oil changes. To help ensure you never miss an oil change interval, we’ve…
While most car tires last for up to five years, you may need to check your tires more often if you drive every day, especially on highways around Carrollton. It’s essential to keeping your car on the road. When tires start to fail, there are a few signs that you’ll notice, such as excessive vibrations…
The timing belt is unfortunately a source of confusion for some Carrollton drivers. This automotive element is designed to help synchronize a car’s crankshaft and its camshaft. The timing belt is made from rubber, and it is vital when it comes to keeping your vehicle’s valves in motion. Interestingly, some older vehicles’ timing belts are…
A chip in a vehicle’s windshield is one of the most frustrating maintenance issues for car owners in Carrolton to encounter. Mike Bell Chevrolet wants to remind you that windshield chip repairs can be successful, but they need to be handled quickly. Windshield chips can be caused by many things. One of the most common…
With winter in full swing in Carrollton, now is a perfect time to think through some ways to stay safe while you’re driving on the roads around the area. We at Mike Bell Chevrolet want you to be able to arrive safely at your destination, time after time. If you stick to these easy winter…
At Mike Bell Chevrolet, most of our customers know that talking on the phone while driving is a bad idea. But countless drivers in Carrollton engage in distracted driving every day without realizing it. Here’s just a few of the ways you could be putting yourself and other drivers on the road in danger. We’ve…
If your vehicle is making unusual noises or behaving in a way that it normally does not, it is better to bring it to us at Mike Bell Chevrolet, Inc. than to try to diagnose the problem yourself. Even if the brake light of your vehicle never comes on, there are other signs that could…
You control your vehicle through your steering wheel, and when you turn it, you expect your car or truck to respond accordingly. But sometimes that doesn’t happen. If the vehicle turns less than the amount you are turning the wheel, it’s called understeering. If it turns more, it’s called oversteering. The friendly experts at Mike…
Cabin and engine air filters are important in your vehicle not just for optimum performance from your vehicle but also to keep the air inside your vehicle as healthy as possible. Our team at Mike Bell Chevrolet is knowledgeable about automotive filters and can assist you in choosing the right kinds and advising you on…
You might have heard of the importance of having your tires rotated regularly but are not quite sure how often this is to be done. There are several different variables involved in this, but the general rule is to follow a set schedule. Having a rotation done should be on your calendar. That being said,…