When you perform repairs on your personal vehicle, you have the choice of ordering Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) car parts or purchasing aftermarket car parts. If you get repairs done at the local dealership repair shop, the chances are good that they will use OEM parts whenever possible. So what’s the difference between OEM parts…

There are some services that you can receive at LaCava Auto Parts that will help to save you time and money compared to doing the job yourself. Some of these services are free, such as windshield wiper replacement and free battery testing in Fall River for customers, while others are a bit more specialized and…

Whether you are motivated by saving money or if you’ve just always wanted to learn how to take care of your own vehicle maintenance, it’s a good idea to at least have some basic tools at home in case you need to make some minor repairs. Old cars, new cars – the basic design and…

Did you know that there are certain tools that you should keep in your vehicle at all times just in case of an emergency? LaCava Brothers Auto Supply & Service provides top quality tools and auto parts in Fall River, MA and also offers an array of fluids, cleaning chemicals, and trusted services to help…

The best thing you can do to get the most out of your car repair tools is to learn how to properly care and clean them. This will help to protect them from damage, such as corrosion, and extend the number of years that they will be useful for home repairs, auto repairs, and maintenance.…

If you do your own automotive repair at home in a garage – or even in your driveway – it is important to know how to safely store the fluids and cleaners that you get from your local LaCava Brothers auto parts store. Many of these fluids are necessary to keep your vehicles in tip…

When it comes time to make minor repairs, perform basic maintenance, or even provide care and cleaning for your vehicle, it pays to get the right products from your local auto parts store. Major repairs can cost you thousands of dollars, so it is important to stay on top of regular maintenance to prevent a…

We’ve all heard the “horror stories” about the car owners who took their vehicle to fly by night mechanics and ended up paying thousands of dollars for something that should have only cost hundreds to fix. Nobody wants to have that life experience, but how do you make sure that you don’t get taken when…

It is important to take good care of your car’s paint job all year-round, but especially in the summer. Road trips, weekends at the beach, driving on gravel roads, and salty, summer breezes are just all par for the course here in Southeastern Massachusetts. Unfortunately, all of the dirt, bugs, sand, salt, and grime that…

You might not think that your friendly, neighborhood auto parts store would have recommendations for taking good care of your tires, but the truth is that we offer a broad range of products that can be used to perform preventive maintenance for tires and just about any other significant car parts and accessories. LaCava Auto…

Whether you are planning an extended summertime road trip or just a quick drive to the beach, it pays to be prepared for all the things that could potentially go wrong with your vehicle. Summer safety gear should be included in addition to your emergency kit, stowed away safely in the trunk or some other…

If you are planning a road trip with the family or some friends, make sure to perform some services on your vehicle in advance. Even just a short trip across New England can wreck havoc on a car that has not been properly maintained. Whether you decide to do the services yourself or hire a…