What You Need to Know from Your Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta Service Advisor

December 29, 2019

Sparta drivers may feel intimidated when they take their vehicles to a service center. They have questions but aren't sure how to ask. They don't want to feel embarrassed about their lack of knowledge. They don't want to make the service technician feel that they don't trust him.If your service ... More

Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle

December 22, 2019

We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Sparta drivers want t... More

The Byte Stuff (Your Vehicle's Computers)

December 15, 2019

Nobody has to tell you that computers are a part of so many things in our lives. Smartphones, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners, televisions. You name itit has a computer in it. And your vehicle is no exception. The earliest cars relied on the technology of their time, and there was no such ... More

Tracking True in Sparta: Wheel Alignment

December 8, 2019

At Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for probl... More

Super Slick at Charlie's Fast Lube Sparta in Sparta: Synthetic Oil

December 1, 2019

When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More