Sure, flowers, chocolates, and teddy bears all make great--and traditional--Valentine’s Day gifts. But what if your true love is a dyed-in-the-wool car guy or gal? Here are some great gift ideas that will be sure to warm your Valentine’s heart: A Weekend with a Dream Car. If his or her daily driver is a little on [...]
Happy New Year. This year, resolve to let Auto Excel help you take better care of your vehicle by taking advantage of our Rewards Program. Here’s how it works: Free Rewards Card Rewards Card: Every time we service your vehicle, a percentage of your invoiced amount - Rewards Dollars - will be added to your [...]
Happy Holidays from everyone at Auto Excel in Lexington. Before you head out on those long holiday drives, be sure your vehicle is up to the task. Here are some tips to help keep you safe and sound: Check your engine to be sure it has the right motor oil and everything is firing on [...]
Hi, I’m Mike Barrett owner of Auto Excel in Lexington, KY. It’s November and, with the holidays are just around the corner, my team of ASE-Certified auto mechanics and I would like to stop for a moment and say: Earning your business, confidence, and trust means everything to us and we want you to know [...]
If you enjoy carpooling with friends, co-workers, and family members, Auto Excel in Lexington, KY has some safety tips we encourage you to consider. Buckle Up. Not only is it smart to strap into your seat belt to prevent injury, it’s the law! Be sure that every passenger has a seat belt before beginning your [...]
If traveling with the family in tow is part of your daily routine, then you know the struggle of finding new and engaging activities for your child to do in the car. Without some fun or at least somewhat thought to provoke entertainment, the daily commute or road trip can go from pleasant to unbearable. [...]
So you’ve just purchased a new car! Congrats! To keep your new ride as smooth and safe as possible for a long time, we have ten key car care tips for you! Keep the exterior clean. One of the most striking features of a brand new car is the shiny coat of paint. To keep [...]
Long, sweltering drives in Kentucky are nearly unavoidable during this time of the year. At Auto Excel Lexington, we are used to working with cars rain or shine. So, we have a few tips for you on how to keep cool and comfortable the next time you hit the road this summer. Bring water. Bring [...]
At Auto Excel Lexington, we prefer to be prepared for anything. That’s why we have a wide variety of state of the art equipment to tackle any car issue we face. So, in the spirit of summertime adventure, we put together a list of items we find particularly handy to have in our cars during [...]
Timing belt repair is important but only needs replacement once about every 50 to 90 thousand miles. However, it is a key part of any car’s internal structure, and it’s important to know what it is, and what it does. Generally speaking, a timing belt can be a gear and chain system (timing chain, right), [...]