WarrantyDon't Stack the MatIn the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so... Read More Posted in Warranty on October 23, 2026 Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in RowlettYour engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the ... Read More Posted in Warranty on October 11, 2026 Avoiding Exhaustion (EGR Valve Replacement)No, ERG isnt the sound a pirate makes. Its a part in your vehicle that recirculates exhaust gas to reduce certain gases and pollutants in the atmosphere. In fact, ERG stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation.One gas our vehicles may make when they burn fuel is nitric oxide, which can play a big ro... Read More Posted in Warranty on October 04, 2026 Serpentine Belt Service at Parkway Car Care in RowlettDon'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 Posted in Warranty on September 27, 2026 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 Posted in Warranty on September 20, 2026 Catalytic Converter ReplacementMany 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 Posted in Warranty on September 13, 2026 Go Straight: Wheel Alignment for Rowlett AutomobilesWhen 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 Posted in Warranty on September 06, 2026 A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right. Those are not good signs and should be taken care of fairly quickly. One thing that you should note i... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 30, 2026 It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Parkway Car CareIf you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Rowlett. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understa... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 23, 2026 Need a New Battery? Call Parkway Car Care TodayHello Rowlett drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Rowlett, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues ove... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 16, 2026 |
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