We will be closed for the following days in 2024:

4/8/2024
5/24-6/6/2024
7/4-7/7/2024
9/2/2024
10/14/2024
11/28-12/1/2024
12/25/2024-1/5/2025

Click here to check out our recent community events!

Monthly Archives: September 2012

The Importance of Memphis Drivers Following Service Intervals

Today in our Allen's Automotive Center blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Memphis with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, watering the lawn and paying the bills?Now, what would happen if you didn't follow these intervals? Well, you'd get more cavities. You may not discover health conditions that could be more effectively treated with early detection. And you'd have to wear dirty clothes, be embarrassed by your brown lawn and have your utilities shut off.Clearly, there are some things in life that we have to take care of regularly. If we don't, there are negative consequences. Our quality of life in Memphis takes a hit and it inevitably costs more money.So why is it so hard to remember to follow regular preventive maintenance on our vehicles?Probably a coupl ... read more

Categories:

Maintenance

Allen's Automotive Center and the Maintenance Mindset

When it comes to their vehicles, some Memphisresidents don't have amaintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Memphis drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but just may not have applied it to their vehicles.Here's something that will help: The key to good vehicle maintenance starts with the oil change. Think about it – when you go in for a full-service oil change, your friendly and knowledgeable Allen's Automotive Center service advisor will check all your fluids. If one of them is low, he can look for the reason. If your serpentine belt is cracked, he'll see it and let you know. Corroded battery cable – they've got you covered. And at Allen's Automotive Center, we check to see if your veh ... read more

Categories:

Maintenance

Brake Service at Allen's Automotive Center in Memphis

Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Memphis drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Tennessee driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Allen's Automotive Center, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are any problems. Of course, if you're having trouble with your brakes, get your car into your Memphis service center right away. And watch out for these problems: Low or spongy brake pedal Hard brake pedal A brake warning light that stays on Constantly squealing or grinding brakes Vibrations or clunking sounds when you apply your brakes There are two types of brakes: disc and drum. Disc brakes have a rotor that's attached to the axle. Calipers straddle the rotor, kind of like the brakes on a bicycle. Drum brakes are more common on back wheels. Pads, called shoes, push against the inside of the drum to slow the vehicle.There are several things that need to be servi ... read more

Categories:

Brakes
Allen's Automotive Center is committed to ensuring effective communication and digital accessibility to all users. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and apply the relevant accessibility standards to achieve these goals. We welcome your feedback. Please call Allen's Automotive Center (901) 332-3279 if you have any issues in accessing any area of our website.