Maintenance
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Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Anchorage drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule....Published on: Dec 08, 2009 -
At L and M Motors Inc we've had a lot of Anchorage customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several ...Published on: Jan 27, 2010
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As Anchorage consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in AK, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on...Published on: Feb 17, 2010 -
People in Anchorage have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much hig...Published on: Mar 17, 2010 -
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Anchorage?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpasse...Published on: Apr 09, 2010 -
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Anchorage, AK: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for t...Published on: Apr 15, 2010 -
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Anchorage?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all b...Published on: Apr 30, 2010
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If you've ever been driving around Anchorage and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put ...Published on: Jul 07, 2010 -
Buying a new car in Anchorage is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you ...Published on: Jul 20, 2010
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In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...Published on: Sep 29, 2010
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When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into L and M Motors Inc for a checkup and he said that he...Published on: Sep 30, 2010 -
These days many people in the Anchorage area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a...Published on: Dec 17, 2010
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Myths passed around our Anchorage, AK community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for autom...Published on: Dec 28, 2010 -
The median age for cars in the Anchorage, AK area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At L and M Motors Inc we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a h...Published on: Jan 12, 2011 -
{{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/SerpentineBelt_0909_SusanJoel_SN_s.jpg') }} All Anchorage service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The...Published on: Dec 06, 2011 -
When it comes to their vehicles, some Anchorage residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to rem...Published on: Feb 23, 2012 -
High gas prices in Anchorage increase the cost of living for AK drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portio...Published on: Mar 16, 2012 -
/> A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the news. Anchorage people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel economy and r...Published on: Mar 21, 2012 -
There's a segment of the Anchorage area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. {{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/MaintenanceFreeMyth_SusanneTimothy_Split_s.jpg') }}...Published on: Jun 07, 2012 -
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving o...Published on: Jun 29, 2012