Car Care Blog from Allen's Automotive Service in Metairie

Straight answers to the questions we hear at the counter: what that noise or light means, what you can check yourself, and when it's time to bring it in.

Check Engine Light On? What It Means and What to Do

Steady vs. flashing, the common causes, what a parts-store code really tells you, and when it's not safe to keep driving. Read it →

Drove Through High Water? What to Check on Your Car Afterward

What to check after you drive through a flooded street, what to do if the car stalls in water, and how to spot a flood car on a used lot. Read it →

Why Car Batteries Don't Last Long in South Louisiana

Summer heat does the damage, the first cold snap shows it. Warning signs of a weak battery and a few things that help it last. Read it →

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