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1119 NW 5TH ST RICHMOND, Indiana 47374| (765) 488-1011

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Elstro Auto Technician Training

Your car’s so important to your life: when it breaks down, you need it back on the road as soon as possible – with the problem fixed right the first time.  If you’ve ever check...
Published on: Sep 22, 2024

The Problems with a Cream Puff (Dormant Vehicles)

You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally.  Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler.  Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
Published on: Sep 15, 2024

A Pan You Don't Cook In (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

You probably have a cabinet in your kitchen filled with pots and pans. Your vehicle has one very important pan in it as well. It's the pan that holds oil for your engine called, naturally, an oil pan....
Published on: Aug 18, 2024

Avoiding Exhaustion (EGR Valve Replacement)

No, ERG isn’t the sound a pirate makes.  It’s a part in your vehicle that recirculates exhaust gas to reduce certain gases and pollutants in the atmosphere.  In fact, ERG stands ...
Published on: Aug 11, 2024

5 Reasons To Keep Your Car Well-Maintained

Thanks for visiting the Elstro Auto auto care blog. Today's post lists 5 important reasons Richmond drivers should follow recommended maintenance schedules.1. Be SafeA well-maintained car doesn't put ...
Published on: Jul 28, 2024

Used Car Inspection at Elstro Auto in Richmond

It's natural for Richmond drivers to be a little anxious when they buy a used car in the Richmond area; you worry that it has something wrong with it or that it hasn't been well maintained. If it's po...
Published on: Jun 16, 2024

What To Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Richmond

So you've bought a “new” used vehicle. How do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because Richmond drivers sell cars for different reasons. Think about why...
Published on: Jan 15, 2024

Busted in Richmond: The Maintenance Free Myth

Quality surveys report fewer problems with new cars than ever before.  So, does that mean that modern vehicles have become maintenance free? Back when cars spent more time in the repair shop, pe...
Published on: Nov 14, 2023