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We’ve all been there: You start your car in the morning and begin to back out of the driveway. You hear an unusual noise coming from your car, and it sounds bad. How do you know if it's something you should bring in to us here at Sargeant Service Center to get looked at? Questioning the severity of the sound is a smart immediate response because the difference between a squeaky joint and near-catastrophic engine failure can be a big one.

technician under the car on the lift

Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at Sargeant Service Center in St Augustine. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!

vehicle on a lift

The time to know if your brakes are going bad is NOT when you go to stop at that red light or on the parkway when someone suddenly swerves in front of you.  It's not always "just" brake pads either, your brake master cylinder could be an issue. How do you recognize the signs that you have a real problem with your brake master cylinder and just what is it?   Here atSargeant Service Center in St Augustine, FL we not only have the answers, but we also put together a service schedule for you and keep an eye on issues based on your driving habits, vehicle type and your description of issues you are having.  We treat your car, truck or SUV as if it were ours keeping you informed of issues we find so you can get them fixed "before" there are larger repair bills so you can keep your vehicle Newer - Longer!   Below is everything you need to look for and tips on your brake master cylinder.

flat tire

Sometimes a tire goes flat over the course of days, weeks, or even months. A leak like this never has an obvious cause - so why is your tire losing air? From Sargeant Service Center in St Augustine, FL, here’s some info on leaky tires.

Classic Chevy belair

It makes sense that a car that is rarely driven will last longer, right? It may seem counterintuitive, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Vehicles are meant to be driven, and various issues can arise if they aren’t stored properly or driven fairly regularly. If you have a car, truck, or SUV that you only drive occasionally, in the summer, to car shows, etc., this one is for you. Here’s what you need to know, from Sargeant Service Center in St Augustine, FL.

photo of a battery

If you’re ever in a situation where you must remove the battery from your vehicle, it’s important to know what you’re doing. It seems pretty straightforward, and it is. However, there are some important things to remember when disconnecting the battery in your car, truck, or SUV. Here are some tips on disconnecting a car battery, from Sargeant Service Center in St Augustine, FL.

car driving

What does a flex plate do, and how do you know if yours is faulty? Your vehicle may be telling you things you may not know. Sargeant Service Center in St Augustine has the answers you need.

CAR BEING WASHED

While keeping your car, truck, or SUV looking nice is important, there are other reasons to keep the exterior of your vehicle in good shape. From Sargeant Service Center in St Augustine, FL, here are some tips for keeping your car looking good, and how that keeps it reliably on the road.

  • Jasper Pref
  • 24-Hour Dropoff
  • Aaa
  • Acdelco
  • American Muscle
  • Amsoil
  • Asa
  • ASE
  • Auto Zone
  • BF Goodrich
  • BG Products
  • Bridgestone Firestone
  • Castrol
  • Cooper Tires
  • Dunlop Tires
  • Goodyear
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Hankook Tires
  • Hunter
  • iATN
  • Kelly Tires
  • LMC Truck
  • Michelin
  • MACS
  • Mastercraft
  • Mobil Oil
  • Motorcraft Parts
  • NFIB
  • Pet Friendly
  • Radiator
  • Shuttle Service
  • Sumitomo Tires
  • Tires
  • Toyo
  • Uniroyal
  • 24 Month Warranty
  • Wifi Available