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Your brake pads are key to having the right amount of stopping power for your vehicle. They are what bring your vehicle to a stop, and as a result of that they naturally suffer from some of the most severe wear and tear. Having a basic understanding of the system will help when it does come time to replace them.

Your brake pads stop your vehicle by making contact with the spinning rotors and gripping them until that friction brings the vehicle to a stop. This happens when the calipers are compressed by the influx of brake fluid from the…

Seasonal Maintenance Milestones For Your Vehicle https://t.co/JoGN4AZa31 pic.twitter.com/EIU3xfTuNR

— Scamper smith (@ScamperSmith) October 4, 2017

Routine and seasonal vehicle maintenance are essential ways to both extend the life of your car and save money.

Colder weather has arrived, and it is time to bring your car to Porsche Southpoint and let us handle all seasonal maintenance. It's simple, inexpensive and won't take long. Seasonal maintenance includes having your battery checked for strength. Replace batteries that are older than three years or that have died and...

Porsche Southpoint Master Technician Kevin Humphries &  Brand Ambassador Tom Roos purchased a 1967 Porsche 912 Targa soft window to transform into a beautiful rebuild.  They found this gem in California and had it transported back to North Carolina.  

They chose this model because it is a rare find only 1 of 88 known to exist.  The goal of this remodel / rebuild...

 

  
 

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Making sure that your vehicle receives regular maintenance is one of the most important things you can do to make sure that it continues to run at its peak for as long as possible. Scheduling an appointment, however, is something that many drivers put off for far too long these days. You'll be glad to know that Porsche Southpoint has a solution to this problem.

Wow Wednesday is one of my favorite blog days because I get to go through all of the reviews submitted over the last year and highlight them for everyone.  We get many reviews and no matter the rating, we make sure each one read and addressed.
 

Are Good Reviews High Priority to You?

I never used to write reviews. I would always tell myself I wanted to share the good praise of an experience I had doing business with someone, but it would quickly be moved to the back of my mind as other things became priority.
 

Should Review Forums…

 

If you are anything like me, maintenance lights make me crazy when they come on, and the tire pressure light is no exception.  Weather does affect the pressure in your tires as it expands or reduces the size of the oxygen or nitrogen molecules.  These changes will affect your tire pressure and will alert the sensor advising you to check the pressure in your tires.

According to AccuWeather,

As you drive your car,

Did you know there are engines that use air instead of water to cool them?  Learn more about Air-Cooled Engines in this informational video by Certified Air-Cool Classic Car Technician Ernest Holston. 
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Every driver knows that their vehicle has warning lights, but not everybody knows what each one means. Porsche Southpoint wants to let you know more about some of the most important warnings to be aware of. Let’s explore!

• Coolant Temp Warning: Shows that the temperature has surpassed normal limits.
• Battery/Charging Alert: Shows voltage level is below normal and the charging system is not working the way it's supposed to.