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The best way to keep your vehicle running smoothly in the fall and winter seasons is to perform preventive maintenance services. Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, winter car services will not only help your vehicle to be safer during bad weather conditions, but it will protect your car or truck and…

If you want to start doing your own do-it-yourself (DIY) automotive repairs, it is a good idea to invest in a quality set of tools. Depending on the make, model, and year of your vehicle, you might require an extensive set of tools designed specifically to work with the domestic and foreign parts you’ll be…

Learning when to start preparing your vehicle for the coming fall and winter seasons is part of New England living. Winter storms can occur in Southeastern Massachusetts before the calendar officially proclaims the season, leaving drivers stranded without the proper tires and gear. Avoid becoming another seasonal statistic by making sure that you visit LaCava…

While there are many great emergency kits available at your local auto parts store, big-box store, or even at a home improvement center, most don’t contain even the essential resources that you might require in an urgent situation. Breaking down on the side of the road, a dead car battery in a shopping mall parking…

Want to save money by doing your own auto maintenance and repairs? Even if you don’t have a lot of experience working with Fall River car parts and accessories in your home garage, many of the most common services are quite easy to learn. Whether you are preparing your vehicle for a road trip or…

Depending on where you live and the amount of driving that you do, a quality battery can last you three to six years. We also offer free battery testing in Fall River at LaCava Brothers Auto Parts and Services, regardless of whether you purchased your battery at our store in the first place. All you…

Preventive services can really help your vehicle to perform more effectively and efficiently, increasing the overall life of your car or truck. Learning how to do the manufacturer recommended services yourself can help to save money and ensure that the work gets done in a timely manner. Oil changes, replacement filters, and other fluid exchanges…

The make, model, and year of your vehicle will greatly influence the type and timetable of preventive maintenance and repairs that must be performed for safety and efficiency. However, regardless of the age or kind of vehicle that you own, there are certain engine noises that should not be ignored. Whether you have a complete…

Whether you work as a professional mechanic at a local repair shop or if you just like tinkering around in the garage with your personal vehicle, it is essential to get the right tools for the job. While the average homeowner won’t need many of the parts and tools that are used by the pros,…

While many Americans choose to purchase goods online that they use all the time for household repairs and maintenance, there is something to be said about buying local. Not only do you support local businesses like hardware, grocery, and department stores, but you also gain many advantages over buying through a website. If you perform…