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Today's vehicles are marvels of modern engineering: Thousands of components all working in sync to allow your vehicle to operate as it is intended to do. Some of these parts require routine maintenance to ensure the proper functioning of your vehicle. One of those key parts is what is called the timing belt, and our service team at Hoffman Lincoln in East Hartford can tell you when your belt needs to be replaced based on the make and model of your vehicle or through a routine inspection.

Timing belts help keep the various moving parts of the engine running…

You may want to think twice about getting caught up in the 3,000-mile oil change myth. There’s a lot of support to skip the 3000-mile oil change and go with the manufacturer's suggestions. Most of the hype comes from the franchise and independent shops that benefit from frequent oil changes. The fact remains that the average oil change is 7,500 miles due to today’s vehicles and engine oil properties.

If the weather is about to change, it is time to show your vehicle just how much you care. Seasonal maintenance should not be looked at as an optional event that becomes necessary only if your car is sputtering or beginning to show signs of a decline in performance. If you want to make sure that your vehicle is going to keep running smoothly in all types of conditions, you want to give it a regular check-up here at Hoffman Lincoln Inc..

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Your vehicle's brakes are one of the most important features on your car. Keeping them in good shape, in turn, can be one of the most important things you do for your car.

We often ask ourselves when is it time to replace a cracked or chipped windshield? You could be driving down the road and get in behind a gravel truck, and low and behold, a piece of gravel comes flying out of nowhere and leaves a lasting impression on the glass. The windshields of automobiles take a beating daily. It's a miracle they last as long as they do.

But ignoring a small crack could lead to an even bigger crack. That is why it is best to get those small cracks or chips looked at and fixed before they…

Let's face it, we all drive our vehicles and pray for no break downs or costly repairs. One thing that many people don't often think about is tire repair. How do we know when it is time to replace our tires and why should we care? Well, the answer to this is easy. We need to care because if we let our tires go unattended it will cause a huge issue which can result in damage to the car or worse.

A simple tire inspection can tell you if you need replacement tires.