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  • Traveling Valves
    Poor Vehicle Hygiene If the timing belt breaks while driving in an interference engine, a type of four-stroke internal combustion piston engine, the valves travel to an area where an open piston may travel. The damage is less severe in a non-interference engine, where the pistons do not travel into an area where the valves… Read more: Traveling Valves
  • Let us reintroduce ourselves!
    We are Cary Car Care and we would like to reintroduce ourselves! We have had quite a few changes over the last few years but there are some things that have stayed the same including Paul, Kelsey, and BJ! We’re still here and we’re still serving the Cary area for all your automotive needs! We know… Read more: Let us reintroduce ourselves!
  • Our Warranty has Expanded!
    At Cary Car Care, we are always striving to give the best possible value and service to our customers. We are excited to announce that we are increasing our warranty from 24 months/24,000 miles to 36 months/36,000 miles! Service and value have always been at the heart of everything we do, and increasing peace of… Read more: Our Warranty has Expanded!
  • I Smell Rotten Eggs
    What are P0420 and P0430 Codes? You’re driving to see an old friend and you notice your car is running a little sluggish, is chewing up fuel, and has lost some power. The check engine light illuminates. You continue down the road and you notice a sulfur odor emitting from the vehicle. Do you have… Read more: I Smell Rotten Eggs
  • Is resurfacing my brakes an option?
    When should you replace your brakes, and when is it okay to resurface? Brake failure is a scary prospect that we hope doesn’t keep you up at night! You always trust that when you put your brake pedal to the floor, your vehicle will slow to a stop. Over time, your brakes wear down, and… Read more: Is resurfacing my brakes an option?
  • Prep Your Vehicle for Vacations!
    It is once again that time of year when school winds down, the temperature goes up, and you may be thinking it’s time for a vacation. With travelling, you have to keep your transportation in mind and if you’re anything like us, you might like to take a roadtrip. At Cary Car Care, we have… Read more: Prep Your Vehicle for Vacations!
  • It’s HOT!
    The heat is back in North Carolina, so it most likely won’t take you long to notice if there is an issue with your vehicle’s cooling and heating system. The most obvious signs are the lack of heating or cooling of the air, no air circulation at all, or even a strange knocking noise. What… Read more: It’s HOT!
  • Do you know what your leaf springs do?
    What these essential parts contribute to your suspension system! Automobile technology has sped up in the last century. We have seen some of the more innovative and valuable developments in cars. Every manufacturer is looking for a way to improve the driving experience for their owners. They’re always looking for a way to improve vehicle… Read more: Do you know what your leaf springs do?
  • Meet our Technicians
    Technician Spotlight In our thirty years of business, Cary Car Care has employed a number of technicians. In the last few years, we’ve been lucky to find two new technicians that have grown to be part of the family! Kurt Wolf and Bryan Johnson are both ASE-certified members of our team. Kurt has been with… Read more: Meet our Technicians

Helpful Car Care Tips | Typical Maintenance and Repair

Helpful Car Care Tips | Typical Maintenance and Repair Here at Cary Car Care we try our best to make sure you are as informed as possible when it comes to your vehicle. This is important not only for day-to-day maintenance but so you can better understand what we do when you trust us to […]

Summer Car Care Tips

Summer Car Care Tips Summer has arrived and so has the heat. While the heat is great for trips to the beach or lake, it can wreak havoc on your vehicle. We here at Cary Car Care want to make sure your car is ready for the summer months. Here are a couple tips all […]

Enter the Cary Car Care Contest

Cary Car Care wants to know ‘How Your Car Sounds’. We are on the hunt for funny, short videos demonstrating any one of the many ways your car makes noise. It could be your horsepower, or your horn, or even the Disney movie playing in the back for the kids. We want to see it […]

Car Oil Breakdown

Car Oil Breakdown Oil is the lifeblood of the engine. It protects and lubricates the moving parts of the engine. There are additives to protect against corrosion, reduce friction and help reduce and/or clean harmful deposits. These additives break down over time. The oil filter can also become clogged over time cleaning deposits from normal […]

Do I Need a Wheel Alignment?

Do I Need a Wheel Alignment? With the increasing amount of expansion, and thus construction, from Cary Morrisville, Apex and Holly Springs area it seems there is a rising number of customers needing wheel alignments and rotations more often due to the irregular road surfaces. The amazing thing about your alignment is that it can […]

Cary Car Care Wins Demandforce Contest

Cary Car Care’s very own Kelsey Lambdin, was recently one of six winners in the Demandforce “Bridging the Gap” giveaway! Kelsey’s song parody submission was selected and she won a trip to San Francisco to visit the Demandforce headquarters, share ideas with other and sightsee the city! Here’s what Kelsey had to say about the […]

Who Can Service My Car Warranty

Your New Vehicles Warranty, and Who Can Service It Legally Warranties are often a confusing and frustrating territory as a car owner. They are most often constructed from legalese in fine print, making it a hassle to get a full understanding of what is covered, what is not, and what voids the warranty. I Need […]

Protect Your Vehicle From Winter Weather

It’s another North Carolina winter filled with unpredictable weather, and we finally got our first good icing of the year. As a kid it is all fun and games, but as adults we have some business to tend to every time we hear the tundra is coming to visit. Freezing temps and ice can wreak […]

Common Causes of a Check Engine Light

Diagnosing Your Check Engine Light Nothing causes more unnecessary stress to a car owner than seeing the little orange check engine light illuminate. For those not fluent in vehicle maintenance, it seems as though this can be due to a million issues in today’s complex vehicles. Luckily every car is made up of the same […]

Understand Your Brake System

What is It? Your car’s brake system is one of its most critical safety systems and as such, it is imperative to keep it maintained and functioning properly. Doing so helps ensure safe vehicle control and operation under a wide variety of conditions. If you suspect any problems or have any concerns, you should have […]