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It wasn’t that long ago that hitting the 100,000-mile mark on the odometer was a major milestone. Today, vehicles are traveling longer than ever and with the proper maintenance there’s no reason you shouldn’t expect your 40,000-mile reading on the odometer one day roll right past 200,000 and keep on trucking. If your vehicle has […]

Those who have a daily commute through heavy traffic know that a vehicle’s braking system can bring your thousands of pounds of metal to a stop hundreds of times before you have gotten to work. Your vehicles brakes will eventually wear out, but they do slowly, meaning you may not notice they need attention until […]

Before you purchase any used car or truck, you should have it inspected by a reputable mechanic. At Kraken Automotive we have seen drivers settle for a 45-second test drive in a parking lot before deciding the vehicle is right for them. We put together this short guide just for you to help you go […]

Lubrication is essential to your vehicle. it reduces corrosion, cools the engine and reduces wear on moving parts. If you notice a black puddle underneath your vehicle, it should not be ignored. We recommend you get it inspected as soon as possible. Below are some common signs and dangers of driving with an oil leak: […]

If you’ve never heard of a catalytic converter before, you hopefully know at least it is a part of your vehicle. You might not know what its role is or what to do if it is ever stolen or broken, and because of the recent increase of catalytic converter theft, we want to take a […]

The easiest answer to this question is to ensure you don’t buy a lemon. Kraken Automotive believes that every vehicle owner should be able to drive a safe and reliable vehicle, unfortunately some sellers aren’t quite as concerned of your safety and just look to offload the vehicle on someone. A Pre-Purchase Inspection for a […]

Nearly all Americans are worried about money these days. Between foreclosures, skyrocketing rent, businesses shutting down and so on, it’s only feasible that  you would be looking for ways to save money, especially on your vehicle. For some, this may mean keeping their vehicle longer, in fact the average age of cars and trucks on […]