From the shop

Notes from the bay

Straight talk on keeping your vehicle running, from the crew at Messer Auto.

Maintenance

5 small noises worth a quick check before they get expensive

A squeal, a tick, a low groan. The everyday sounds that are cheap to fix now and costly to ignore, and how to tell which is which.

July 9, 20264 min read
Roadside

Broke down in Aiken? Tow it or drive it? A simple rule of thumb

When limping it home saves money, and when it turns a $200 fix into a $2,000 one. What we'd tell a friend on the phone.

June 18, 20263 min read
Car audio

Upgrading your stereo without the rattles: what actually matters

Speakers vs. amps vs. a new head unit, and where a clean install makes the biggest difference in how it all sounds.

May 30, 20265 min read

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