Hewitt's Auto Service
340 GRANITE ST YARMOUTH, Maine 04096 | (207) 846-4366

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Maintain Your Power Steering System

Although several newer vehicles are coming equipped with electric power steering, the vast majority of cars and trucks on the road use a hydraulic power boost system.  With hydraulics, fluid is p...
Published on: Mar 10, 2024

Winter Checklist (Things to Watch Out for in Winter)

No doubt about it, winter driving in cold climates presents challenges that warmer weather doesn't.  So here are a few things to pay attention to when it comes to your vehicle and winter. Cool...
Published on: Feb 28, 2024

Simple Answers from Hewitt's Auto Service for : Timing Belt Replacement

Question My friend had a broken timing belt and it was very expensive to repair his engine.  What can I do to avoid a broken timing belt? Answer Well, a broken timing belt can lead to one of t...
Published on: Feb 11, 2024

Auto Repair Ethics In

We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair in . Unfortunately, every profession has some bad actors that hurt the reputation of everyone else. It's no different in the area. In ...
Published on: Jan 31, 2024

Simple Answers from Hewitt's Auto Service in : Severe Service

{{ image('MzQ1') }} Question:What is a severe service maintenance schedule?Hewitt's Auto Service Answer:When I was a kid in , Sunday meant having a bath, getting dressed for church and then hanging u...
Published on: Jan 25, 2024

Air Blend Box

You push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila, you have warm air blowing on your feet or cool air chilling your face. How does all that happen? Well, it’s all thanks to the air blend box....
Published on: Jan 18, 2024

Extend The Life Of Your Cooling System In

{{ image('MzEx') }} Our vehicles operate in a wide range of outside temperatures. That's why use testing grounds from the frozen tundra to the blistering desert. Your vehicle engine antifreeze/coola...
Published on: Dec 25, 2023

Winter Prep Service at Hewitt's Auto Service in

Every year, your vehicle needs to be ready for our winter. The last thing we drivers want is to get stranded out in the cold in . We need our vehicles to be safe and reliable. It's a good idea to ge...
Published on: Dec 05, 2023