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New cabin and engine air filters have several benefits for you and your car. These filters can improve your vehicle's fuel efficiency and reduce allergens and pollution. Unfortunately, old filters are not effective. That is why the service technicians at Prestige Auto Credit recommend replacing these filters whenever you come for vehicle maintenance services.

Pollen and other air pollutants can accumulate in your cabin's air filter so you can breathe clean air as you drive. It is best to have our technicians change the cabin air filter about once a year or every 15,000 miles

Is your vehicle in need of a deep cleaning? Then you might have thought about getting your vehicle detailed. Car detailing can be expensive, depending on how much you get done, but it's also possible to detail on your own and get your vehicle looking like new again. Today we're going to share car detailing best practices. 

3 Car Detailing Best Practices

Here are three easy car detailing tips you can implement:

Use a Microfiber Cloth: A microfiber cloth is a perfect solution when it comes to drying your paintwork. A microfiber cloth will get rid of unwanted…

Maximizing fuel economy saves money and could extend a vehicle’s life. Some steps to better fuel economy involve little more than bringing the vehicle to Prestige Auto Credit for routine maintenance. For example, aging motor oil might undermine engine performance, which may decrease fuel economy. 

Here are ways to charge a car battery in a few simple steps.

Find the battery in your vehicle and identify the positive and negative terminals. The positive terminal has a "+" marking, and the negative terminal gets marked with a "-". 

Belts and hoses are critical but unsung auto parts. They keep many critical systems in your vehicle operating smoothly and consistently. Here at Prestige Auto Credit, our knowledgeable service team compiled this brief overview of belts, hoses, what they are and their importance.

What are Belts?

Belts are serpentine straps made of various materials that stretch into and out of different car systems. In fact, the serpentine is one such belt associated with classic gas-powered engines. 

Although fast becoming standard on most vehicles and trims, Apple CarPlay is still fairly new. Daily, our customers at Prestige Auto Credit ask us about Apple CarPlay and its benefits. We selected some highlights for your edification.

The Gist of Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay is a built-in standard that connects your iPhone to your vehicle's infotainment platform and in-dash touchscreen. You can pair your smartphone and car wirelessly or via USB. After pairing is complete, your vehicle's in-dash touchscreen showcases a basic mirror of apps, screens and functions on your smartphone.

If your car isn't handling as well as it should, it could be that your alignment is off. It's tough to know when this is the case, but we at Prestige Auto Credit can certainly take a look at your vehicle and let you know. You can also look for some of the following signs as you drive.

• Uneven Tire Wear: Ideally, your tires should all wear down at the same rate. If some of your tires are wearing down faster than others or your tires are all wearing down quickly, your car might be out of alignment…

To help our customers get the most out of a popular technology feature, Prestige Auto Credit provides this introduction to Android Auto.

Android Auto Explained

A Google product Android Auto syncs your car's infotainment system with your smartphone. Android Auto's primary virtue is that it makes your Android phone more accessible and safer to use while you drive. Android Auto accommodates multiple apps and connects with steering wheel audio control.

The timing belt might not be a part of a vehicle that most owners are familiar with, but it serves a vital job in the engine. Like many parts, it requires replacing after so many miles of use. Owners should refer to their car’s manual to determine the mileage point before contacting us at Prestige Auto Credit. 

Virtually all drivers in Wadsworth, OH experience a roadside emergency at one time or another. Although you may not like to think about this eventuality, Prestige Auto Credit recommends that you prepare yourself and your vehicle for an emergency when you're away from here.