Yearly Archives: 2017

This Year’s Holiday Drive Time Report

Happy Holidays from everyone at European Automotive Specialists. We know the holidays can be frantic with the hustle and bustle of shopping and planning family gatherings. And because we’re in Decatur and part of the greater Atlanta area we know a thing or two about traffic, too.    According to AAA, this year a record more than 103 million Americans are expected to travel for the year-end winter holidays. To help out, Waze, the community-based traffic and navigation app, used last year’s holiday driving patterns to come up with some drive time recommendations and here they are: Be careful on December 23rd. Last year, Waze users reported 19.78% more accidents on the 23rd, more than any other holiday travel day. According to Waze, rush hour officially starts at 11:00 AM with folks heading out for the holiday. Then, at 3 pm when the regular day-to-day rush hour begins, the two merge into one great big stop sign and unless ... read more

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Should You Be Preparing Your Vehicles for Winter?

With our unusually warm temperatures in November, it feels a little odd to be preparing for the cold months, doesn’t it? But November is the perfect time to start winterizing your vehicles because you don’t want to be caught unprepared when temperatures drop overnight.   Here are some of the items we check on your vehicle to make certain it is prepared for Winter:   Check the brakes. Our team of auto mechanics will inspect your brakes to make certain you can stop quickly and safely. Brakes are your number one safety system on your vehicle, so it’s important to make sure the brake pads are thick enough, your brake rotors are in great shape, and that your brake sensors are operating properly.   Check all filters. During Fall, the filters in your vehicle can get dirty with the fallen leaves and extra pollen. We will inspect the air filters so you, your passengers, and your engine can all breathe easier.   Check the plugs. Gaskets and rubber ... read more

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BMW In for Service!

BMW In for Service!

BMW In for the Inspection I Service! We perform dealer-level services with all factory certified parts and fluids! If you are tired of the hustle of the dealership--why not try the dealer alternative