Chickasaw Auto Repair

When we drive it is important for us to be able to see well. That means keeping the glass in our vehicles as crystal clear as we can. If you have ever driven your car directly into bright sunlight, you know that dirty, scratched or fogged windows can render you almost completely blind. Not a good thing when you're moving down the road. It is important to be able to see your mirrors and other vehicles around you, so a little clarity can go a long way. Let's take a look at how you can maximize your visibility: Clean windows with the right cleaner. Don't use cleaners that have ammonia or alcohol in them. Ammonia can cause the surfaces of your vehicle's interior to dry out and can damage some window tints. Special automotive glass cleaners are available, and your service advisor can make recommendations. Don't use abrasives on your windows. Some kitchen sponges have a pad on one side meant to clean pots and pans. Don't use those! That abrasive can scratch glass ... read more

Ever wonder where they came up with the term "dashboard" for that part of your vehicle that sits behind the steering wheel? That name began back before cars were even invented. People used to travel by horse and buggy, and streets were not as well built as they are today. On a muddy road (which was sometimes just a couple of ruts alongside a field), it wasn't unusual for those inside the buggy to have mud and stones "dashed" (knocked, thrown, or hurled) in their direction.  So those who built carriages began installing a board to protect them. That became known as the dashboard. The word carriage got shortened to car, and the dashboard is sometimes shortened to dash. Today, the dashboard sits behind and below the windshield that houses various controls and instruments. In addition tot the speedometer, tachometer, and gas gauge, there are warning lights you need to pay attention to on your dashboard and instrument panel. (You may have gauges for some of t ... read more

Batteries are a huge part of modern life. Just think about how many battery chargers you have. Of course, our purpose here is to talk about your car battery. When people come into the shop and end up needing a new battery, they are not that happy about having to spend the money. But the fact is that 70 percent of batteries don't make it for 4 years. There are some things that you can do to extend the life of your battery. First, keep it clean. If you see it getting dirty or greasy, let us know and we can clean it off. A dirty battery runs hotter, and shortens its life. If your battery terminals are corroded, let us take a look at that too. We can clean them, and if the corrosion has gotten into the battery cables, we can replace them.  Also, running your battery way down is bad for it. Things like running the headlights or watching a DVD player with the care turned off can deeply deplete your battery. The typical battery can only take about 10 of those deep cycle depletions ... read more

Happy New Year from all of us at Chickasaw Garage!  I would like to say one more time THANK YOU so much for such an amazing year last year, and thank you for the continued support in 2023! I have been very busy following my sons around at their bowling matches. At the end of November my wife and I took a little trip and truly did have a great time getting away. We were amazed to fine we were only 7 hours away, we met people from 15 minutes away from our home. We had a conversation like we had known eachother for years. Every time this happens it just reminds me of how lucky we are to live in this area of small town USA. Sincerely,  Ted Heitbrink