North Hills Automotive | Greenville, SC http://www.northhillsauto.com Ken Gamble of North Hills Automotive discusses car care and maintenance. North Hills Auto is a regional auto sales and maintenance company based in Greenville, SC. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:42:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Pelham Rd. Store http://www.northhillsauto.com/2012/03/pelham-rd-store/ http://www.northhillsauto.com/2012/03/pelham-rd-store/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:45:15 +0000 Ken http://www.northhillsauto.com/?p=352 Now More Parking and Better Access! Since we moved our AUTO SALES DIVISION to 1250 B East Butler Rd , Greenville SC 29607 we’ve made it easy to have all of your vehicle repair and maintenance needs met where it all started in 1986. A Greenville landmark for twenty-six years at the corner of Pelham Rd and E. North St. Stop by and see Jay or call ahead for an appointment 864.235.1728

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Just type the driving line online into the FB search bar and click. “LIKE” us and your in the club. Now you have 24/7 access instead of just 1 hr per week.

I’ll answer your car care questions, give advice, post some of my favorite music and lots of other useful and maybe not so useful stuff.

So go to FB now and LIKE us on THE DRIVING LINE ONLINE – Your one source for anything automotive. Oh, by the way it’s FREE!

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1. Factory Scheduled Maintenance Due 3K 7.5K 15K 30K 60K 90K
2. Condition of Wiper Blades OK Torn Bent Chatter Squeaking
3. Lights (brake, tail, turn signals, etc.) OK Dim Broken Inoperative
4. Headlights & Adjustment OK Dim Broken Inoperative
5. Condition of Engine Oil OK Low Dirty Color______________
6. Condition of Filters (air, fuel & pcv) OK Missing Rotted Dirty Clogged
7. Brake Hydraulic System & Fluid OK Low Cause_________________ Dirty/Sediment in Bowl Flush needed
8. Condition of Battery Cables OK Loose Frayed Corroded
9. Condition of Battery & Terminals OK Loose Low Water Corroded Leaking
10. Condition of Heater Hoses OK Soft Cracked Leaking Bubble/Balloon
11. Condition of Radiator & Hoses OK Soft Cracked Leaking Bubble/Balloon
12. Condition of Coolant Sample OK PH________
Freeze Temp____________ Dirty____________
13. Condition of Trans Fluid OK Low
Burnt Color_______________________________
14. Condition of Access./Drive Belts & Adj. OK Loose Cracked
Missing Squeal
15. Condition of Tune Up Components OK Arcing
Burned Oil Soaked
16. Condition of Rear Diff Fluid or Leaks OK Low Dirty Color_______________________________
17. Engine or Transmission Leaks OK
Color______________________ Location_____________________________
18. Condition of Exhaust Pipe & Hangers OK Leaking Holes Missing Rattling
19. Condition of Muffler OK Leaking
Holes Missing Rattling
20. Condition of Front Struts/Shocks OK Leaking Broken Mount Bent Excess Bounce
21. Condition of Rear Struts/Shocks OK Leaking Broken Mount
Bent Excess Bounce
22. Axle Shafts & Boots/U-Joints OK Open Boot Missing Boot End Play Broken
23. Emergency Brake Adjustment OK Low Brake Inspection Needed
24. Front Brake Linings OK Cracked ______MM Leaking Location___________________
25. Rear Brake Linings OK Cracked
______MM Leaking Location___________________
26. Rack & Pinion, Pump, Hoses & Fluid OK Noise Stiff Leaking Color________
27. Steering/Suspension Components OK Ball Joint Tie Rod Leaking Steering Gear
28. Alignment (2 & 4 Wheel) OK Tread Wear Visual Pulling
29. Tire Condition/Rear L______R______ OK Cupped Uneven Cord Align Wear Balance Wear
30. Tire Condition/Front L______R______ OK Cupped Uneven Cord Align Wear Balance Wear
Miscellaneous Recommendations of Comments _______________________________________________________________________

Name_________________________________ Vehicle ___________________________ Mileage ___________________
Technician_________________________
RO#__________________________________ Manager __________________________

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]]> http://www.northhillsauto.com/2009/09/north-hills-adds-marine-sales-and-service/feed/ 1 The Drivingline Returns http://www.northhillsauto.com/2009/09/the-drivingline-returns/ http://www.northhillsauto.com/2009/09/the-drivingline-returns/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:18:28 +0000 Ken http://www.northhillsauto.com/?p=216 The Drivingline Radio Show will return to WORD 106.3 FM on Saturday October 3, 2009 beginning at 10 AM. Ken will take your calls at 864-232-9673 or 864-574-9673. Need advice on buying or selling a car? Got a service or repair question? Your answer is only a phone call away. Tune in this saturday and every saturday at 10 to The Drivingline with Ken Gamble. Advice, music and a sprinkle of humor make this show the fastest hour in radio. Join us this saturday!

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