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While everyone knows that squeaking or grinding brakes means that it’s time to install new brake pads, not every car owner knows what to look for when it comes to replacing rotors. Another common misconception is that the rotors need to be replaced every time you replace the brake pads. Rotor turning services from LaCava…

Automotive repairs can be expensive, but if you have the time, patience, and a basic understanding of how things work, you can do it yourself. The DIY (do-it-yourself) movement has spread nationwide, with many car owners doing their own oil changes, installing new windshield wipers, and performing other basic services. LaCava Brothers Auto Supply &…

One of the worst things that could happen to your hydraulic system is for your hydraulic hoses to fail. Keeping everything safe and working as it should is essential. It is in your best interest to hire hydraulic hose services for inspections and repairs. Regular inspections of your hydraulic system can help to spot small…

Do you hear strange noises when you apply the brakes on your car? Does it make a squeaking or grinding noise when you come to a stop? Whenever you listen to sounds like this while operating your vehicle, it’s time to at least get it inspected to find out what needs to be done. Believe…

Are you someone who likes to make resolutions for the New Year? A lot of people make these annual promises to themselves, but very few actually keep them. One resolution that you can make and easily keep is a promise to take better care of your car in the coming months. Take time to learn…

As you become more comfortable and skilled at doing all of your own vehicle maintenance at home, you will need to expand and build your toolbox. LaCava Auto Parts & Supply carries a wide variety of brand names, parts, and essential equipment at our local auto parts store. If you aren’t sure what you need…

It seems as though everyone is living on a budget these days, trying to cut costs wherever they can. Unfortunately, when push comes to shove, one of the things that often gets neglected or forgotten is regular car maintenance and repair. Unless you have a brand new car that comes with included oil changes and…

Whenever the fall season starts to come around, it’s time for all recreational vehicle (RV) owners to start making plans to winterize and protect their investment. Next year’s plans for going camping, taking fishing trips, and plotting family vacations all depend on the annual maintenance, repairs, and prevention that you put into your RV before…

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…