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Transmission problems are pretty rare with new vehicles, but this doesn't mean that they won't happen. If you strain your engine and transmission by pulling a load that is too heavy for your vehicle, you can cause damage to your transmission no matter how old your car is.

Get your transmission inspected every year at our service center at Charlie's Pre-Owned in Augusta. We will make sure that your transmission fluid is full, change the filter, and look for signs of wear and tear on your transmission.

Anytime your car is driving differently, it's important to…

Tire rotations are an important part of your vehicle maintenance and should be scheduled regularly. Tires are what makes your vehicle drive smoothly down the road. Regular tire rotations allow them to provide you with the same excellent ride as when they were new. Our salespeople at Charlie's Pre-Owned will help you determine when your tires are in need of rotation.

Many drivers don’t fully understand the importance of having regular tire rotations. Having your tires rotated regularly provides many benefits.

• Better gas mileage
• Better traction in winter
• Improves tire life span
• Prevents

Whether a person wants to drive a four-wheel drive vehicle or an all-wheel-drive vehicle is pretty much up to the driver's preference. This is due to the fact that there are a growing number of vehicle models that come equipped with both types of drivetrains. This means that if a driver once a four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle they have a better chance of being able to choose which drive train they want for the same model. This is not always the case, though. However, it seems as if all-wheel drive vehicles are becoming increasingly popular...

Many drivers never even give the tire tread on their cars a second thought until it is too late. Those stranded because of a flat tire or blowout might have avoided the issue had they given more attention to the treads on the tire frequently.

If there are any bare spots on the tires, this is a sign the tires are not being rotated. These bare spots make it harder for your car to stop fast in an emergency.

When the tread is wearing unevenly, it could become a real issue if you try driving in inclement weather because the…

Our service department here at Charlie’s Pre-Owned in Augusta, ME is here to take care of all your vehicle maintenance needs. Our friendly, professional staff has the training and expertise to help keep your vehicle in top condition.

We make setting up your vehicle service appointments very easy with our convenient online scheduling system. Simply go to our schedule service page, pick the services you need (tire rotation, oil change, etc.), choose a time that fits your busy schedule, and confirm your appointment right here on our website.

Have you ever wondered what exactly the meaning of “horsepower” is? Where did the popular word come from, and why are horses used to describe the strength of our automobiles?

In basic terms, horsepower is the power needed in a machine to simulate the pulling energy of a horse. If a car has 10 horsepower, then it would take the power of 10 horses to match the energy of the vehicle.

Winter months generally mean not just cold, but snow and ice as well for many areas. Whether the snow falls and melts or you get the rain during the day and the sub-freezing temperatures at night, you will end up with a large sheet of ice resting comfortably over the top of your driveway.

Every year many people slip and fall with serious injuries that could be avoided very simply and easily by applying two things to the surface of your driveway: ice-melting salt combined with sand. The salt will act as the name describes and melt the snow and…

You should make a habit of performing a quick pre-check on your vehicle before you go anywhere. It doesn't have to take long-just a few minutes to make sure that your tires look good and that your fluids are all topped up.

Use these travel safety tips to keep your holiday travels seamless: https://t.co/5qZkhGa2AJ pic.twitter.com/RpDvAnd4g2

— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) December 24, 2016

Each year, families gather together for the holidays and typically everyone is designated to bring some type of food item for dinner. Or sometimes, a few more items than expected because someone in the family “supposedly” doesn’t know how to cook. You can discuss that with the guilty person soon, but you still want your food to get there safely.

Here are a few food safety tips that will get you to your destination with the foods in the condition that will help make your family gathering a joyous occasion.
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Don't make the mistake of bringing your vehicle to get serviced at a shop where the price seems too good to be true. Inferior parts are made cheap and wear quickly, trust in our team at Charlie’s Pre-Owned to deliver the best service and parts in the local area.

At our Augusta, ME service center, we have our team of mechanics ready to get your car in and out in a timely manner. Stop into one of our dealerships today for your next service appointment!