Car Care Tips

September 2026

Serpentine Belt Service at Parkway Car Care in Rowlett

Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Rowlett road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump - ... Read More

Power Failure (Broken Power Seat)

Know anyone who doesn't love a power seat in an SUV, a car, truck or van? They're convenient and precise in their adjustments. But when they break, oh, what a pain. Not only is it inconvenient, it may leave your seat position too close to the steering wheel or too far from the pedals. This is ... Read More

Catalytic Converter Replacement

Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planets air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter. Its in the exhaust system, and its job is to superheat unburned, harmful byproducts in the exhaust, so they dont get spewed ou... Read More

Go Straight: Wheel Alignment for Rowlett Automobiles

When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into potholes, smacking a curb, or other objects around Rowlett are great ways to knock a car out of alignment. Then one or more of your wheels start pulling in a slightly different directio... Read More

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