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  • Traveling Valves
    Poor Vehicle Hygiene If the timing belt breaks while driving in an interference engine, a type of four-stroke internal combustion piston engine, the valves travel to an area where an open piston may travel. The damage is less severe in a non-interference engine, where the pistons do not travel into an area where the valves… Read more: Traveling Valves
  • Let us reintroduce ourselves!
    We are Cary Car Care and we would like to reintroduce ourselves! We have had quite a few changes over the last few years but there are some things that have stayed the same including Paul, Kelsey, and BJ! We’re still here and we’re still serving the Cary area for all your automotive needs! We know… Read more: Let us reintroduce ourselves!
  • Our Warranty has Expanded!
    At Cary Car Care, we are always striving to give the best possible value and service to our customers. We are excited to announce that we are increasing our warranty from 24 months/24,000 miles to 36 months/36,000 miles! Service and value have always been at the heart of everything we do, and increasing peace of… Read more: Our Warranty has Expanded!
  • I Smell Rotten Eggs
    What are P0420 and P0430 Codes? You’re driving to see an old friend and you notice your car is running a little sluggish, is chewing up fuel, and has lost some power. The check engine light illuminates. You continue down the road and you notice a sulfur odor emitting from the vehicle. Do you have… Read more: I Smell Rotten Eggs
  • Is resurfacing my brakes an option?
    When should you replace your brakes, and when is it okay to resurface? Brake failure is a scary prospect that we hope doesn’t keep you up at night! You always trust that when you put your brake pedal to the floor, your vehicle will slow to a stop. Over time, your brakes wear down, and… Read more: Is resurfacing my brakes an option?
  • Prep Your Vehicle for Vacations!
    It is once again that time of year when school winds down, the temperature goes up, and you may be thinking it’s time for a vacation. With travelling, you have to keep your transportation in mind and if you’re anything like us, you might like to take a roadtrip. At Cary Car Care, we have… Read more: Prep Your Vehicle for Vacations!
  • It’s HOT!
    The heat is back in North Carolina, so it most likely won’t take you long to notice if there is an issue with your vehicle’s cooling and heating system. The most obvious signs are the lack of heating or cooling of the air, no air circulation at all, or even a strange knocking noise. What… Read more: It’s HOT!
  • Do you know what your leaf springs do?
    What these essential parts contribute to your suspension system! Automobile technology has sped up in the last century. We have seen some of the more innovative and valuable developments in cars. Every manufacturer is looking for a way to improve the driving experience for their owners. They’re always looking for a way to improve vehicle… Read more: Do you know what your leaf springs do?
  • Meet our Technicians
    Technician Spotlight In our thirty years of business, Cary Car Care has employed a number of technicians. In the last few years, we’ve been lucky to find two new technicians that have grown to be part of the family! Kurt Wolf and Bryan Johnson are both ASE-certified members of our team. Kurt has been with… Read more: Meet our Technicians

Cary Car Care’s alignment machine assembled in thirty seconds or less!

New Hunter alignment equipment installed! You’ll want to have your alignment checked now. We recently added new equipment to the Cary Car Care building to keep us current in this ever-changing industry. This Hunter Hawkeye Elite alignment machine can do the fastest alignment reading out there! We strongly encourage clients to have their alignment checked. […]

Michelin and BF Goodrich Tire Promotion Spring 2017

It’s that time of year again! The Michelin and BF Goodrich tire promotion of Spring 2017. Buy any set of 4 Michelin tires from Cary Car Care and qualify for a $70 mail-in rebate starting March 22nd through April 16th. Buy any set of 4 BF Goodrich tires from Cary Car Care and qualify for […]

Michelin Tires and BFGoodrich Tires Promotion

Buy any 4 Michelin or BFGoodrich tires from Cary Care Car between now and the first week of December and get a $50 or $70 Mastercard Reward Card! Details for both promotions can be found below. For additional details call Cary Car Care at 919.380.0040. Michelin Promotion Purchase any set of 4 new MICHELIN® brand […]

Helpful Car Care Tips | Belts and Hoses, Brakes and Exhaust

At Cary Car Care we do everything in our power to make sure you are as informed as possible when it comes to your car. This is important not only for day-to-day maintenance but so you can better understand what we do and why we do it. In this edition of Helpful Car Care Tips […]

Helpful Car Care Tips | Vehicle Systems and Parts

Helpful Car Care Tips | Vehicle Systems and Parts Here at Cary Car Care we try our best to make sure you are as informed as possible when it comes to your vehicle. This is important not only for day-to-day maintenance but so you can better understand what we do when you trust us to […]