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Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system?
If your exhaust s...
Published on: May 17, 2026
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from...
Published on: Sep 14, 2025
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: May 25, 2025
Catalytic Converter Replacement
Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planet’s air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter. It’s in the...
Published on: Feb 16, 2025
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise.
Your mind immedia...
Published on: Dec 03, 2023
What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)
If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. ...
Published on: Oct 03, 2021
Positive Crankcase Ventilation – PCV Valve Service at Matt Davis Auto
Hello Garner! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in NC veh...
Published on: Feb 28, 2021
PCV Valve: What Is It?
Most Garner drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This li...
Published on: Mar 27, 2017