No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can ...
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...
There's a segment of the Eagle Lake area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance.
Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine manag...
Today's Hughes Automotive Inc article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Eagle Lake drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in MN who think that severe ser...
There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it. And there are a lot of people who either don't pay any attention to it or don't even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to...
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You...
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something.
The...
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...
A big part of the service we provide at Hughes Automotive Inc for our Eagle Lake customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions.
And we're always open to quest...
Ask any Eagle Lake man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road...
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Eagle Lake. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta t...
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that – it's all about the alternator.
Driving around Eagle Lake is a lo...
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it se...
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental...
The automotive professionals at Hughes Automotive Inc would like to give Eagle Lake drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are beco...
If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you.
Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most danger...
There’s not much Eagle Lake drivers can do about the price of gas in MN, but we can control - up to a point - how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The fir...
If you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehi...
At Hughes Automotive Inc, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Hughes Automotive Inc alignment service, your vehicle is put on ...
Things we don't expect happen to our vehicles. And let's face, no one really wants to spend money on an unexpected repair. But if you are putting off going to your vehicle repair facility because you'...