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1781 Latham Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Working Hours
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Mon 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue 8:00AM - 5:00PM
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Wed 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu 8:00AM - 5:00PM
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Fri 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat Closed
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Sun Closed
P & J'S AUTOMOTIVE > REPAIR TIPS > COST SAVING TIPS
561-686-8488 | 1781 Latham Rd West Palm Beach, FL 33409
COST SAVING TIPS
10 Minute Pre-Trip Checkup Can Pay Off
A properly maintained vehicle is safer and more dependable and will even
save a few dollars at the gas pumps. Motorists should plan ahead to allow
time to perform necessary maintenance themselves or at the local service
facility.
Car Care Council offers three suggestions for a traveler's 10-minute pre-
trip checklist:
- Check all fluids - There are several fluids that require attention: Engine Oil, power steering, brake and transmission fluids, and windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant.
- Check all hoses and belts - A belt failure can affect the electrical system, air conditioning, power steering, and the cooling system. Cooling system hoses may be deteriorating from within, so old hoses and clamps in marginal condition might need to be replaced.
- Check the tires - Check tire inflation and inspect the tread for uneven wear, indicating the need for wheel alignment. Also look for bulges and bald spots.
Follow these tips to maximize fuel efficiency of your vehicle:
- Vehicle gas caps - about 17% of the vehicles on the roads have gas caps that are either damaged, loose or missing altogether, causing 147 million gallons of gas to vaporize every year.
- Under inflated tires - when tires aren't inflated properly it's like driving with a parking brake on. It can cost a mile or two per gallon.
- Worn spark plugs - A vehicle can have either four, six or eight spark plugs, which fire as many as 3 million times every 1,000 miles, resulting in electrical and chemical erosion from heat.
- Dirty air filters - A clogged air filter creates a "rich" mixture - the proportion of gas to air is incorrect. This wastes fuel and causes the engine to lose power. Replacing a clogged air filter can improve gas mileage by as much as 10%.
- Don't drive aggresively - Aggressive driving can lower gas mileage by as much as 33% on the highway and 5% on city streets.
- Avoid excessive idling - sitting idle gets zero miles per gallon. Letting the vehicle warm up for one to two minutes is sufficient.
- Drive the speed limit - Gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. Each mile driven over 60 results in an additional 10 cents per gallon. Increase fuel efficiency by using cruise control.
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What Our Customers Are Saying
Great service today as its always is. Standard Dealerships in the area could learn a lesson from you.
Keep up the great work.
Paul B., 04/30/2020
Awesome mechanics trustworthy and are willing to work with you it was my first time Going through them and came out Great I Definitely recommend them and will for sure come back for future repair and maintenance
Colie S.
They are the best, bar none. Highly competent, unquestionably honest, Fairly priced. don't go anywhere else if you can help it.
Linda J.
Wonderful! Finding this place was a blessing! First of all they were super speedy! I took my car in one day, and got it back the following evening. My car now runs like new! I am a college student from Ohio, down here by myself. I did not feel taken advantage of at all! They treated me very well and the prices were fair. I'm so thankful to have found this place!
Amy L.
I have been taking my truck here whenever I have a major problem and can't fix it myself. Every time I get it back it runs like new! He knows what he's doing, he's honest and he gets the job done in a timely manner.
Travis B.
We have been going to P & J's for close to 25 years. We completely trust them. They are honest, reliable, and they will do what they say they will do. I have had them check out cars (if used) before I bought them and Pat will recommend the car or not. Their entire staff is GREAT!!!
Linda B.
