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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…

Do you know about the 2018 Spring Meal Drive?  It is an initiative founded by Hendrick Automotive Group in 2011 to provide Easter meals for families in the Southeast. This initiative is a part of the Hendrick Cares philosophy

 

 

 

Finance Manager Jon Hilliard & Brand Ambassador Kim Smith

 

 

[ Employees picking up their bags and yummy pizza! ]

 

[above: Rebkah Nunez, Vicki Basting, Kim Smith, & Edwin Kratzat collect their bags and pizza. ]

 

 

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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...

This past Wednesday, February 21, 2018, was our Porsche Southpoint employee luncheon.  Porsche Southpoint takes part in this Hendrick tradition each month to appreciate those who work so hard each day.  Our employees are truly appreciated because they each are involved in so many aspects of the dealership, from our customers to the service of vehicles, to the everyday processes.  

 

 

    
                                                                                       Porsche Southpoint Employees enjoying a delicious lunch

The difference between a front-wheel drive vehicle vs. a rear-wheel drive is which set of wheels powers the vehicle down the road. With a front-wheel drive vehicle, the front wheels power and steer the vehicle. For rear-wheel drive vehicles, the jobs are better dispersed between the front and back of the car.

Front-wheel drive cars are usually smaller and more economical. The technology doesn't require such a large drive shaft, giving the manufacturing more room to play around with the design.

Front-wheel drive owners love how the car handles around corners, making it possible to...

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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Easter is right around the corner and Hendrick Cares, an initiative founded by Hendrick Auto Group, will help us to increase the past goal of 5,0000 to 7,500 families in North and South Carolina with complete Easter dinners.  Porsche Southpoint employees

 

 

 

 

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While it's not something you're going to have to worry about when you are driving your car off the lot at Porsche Southpoint alignment is something you're going to need to worry about over the life of your car. If you are driving through the streets of Durham and you notice that your car feels like it's kind of pulling in one direction or another, the problem might be alignment.

Timing Belts Wear Out Over Time. https://t.co/0J8adBea01 pic.twitter.com/J19N90TmVZ

— Anygator_US (@Anygator_US) January 30, 2018

Have you had your timing belt checked lately? If the answer is no, then it may be time, because if you don’t then you could be in for some more costly repairs.

The timing belt keeps the camshaft and crankshaft running at the right speed in relation to each other. The timing belt can become worn, frayed, or cracked over time. 

As a car owner, it is important to keep up routine maintenance on your car and make sure everything is working properly and safely. Most people forget to check their spare tire until it is too late and they need to use it. Below are some important facts about spare tires: