Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
October 14, 2015
No matter how well theyre made, cars are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the car maker to issue recall notices to New Orleans residents and to fix the affect... More
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
September 2, 2015
New Orleans drivers 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 invest... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In New Orleans
July 16, 2015
Every New Orleans car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Heres what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your sedan owners manual will have a recommendation of when to change the filter. ... More
Training Received by Technicians In New Orleans, Louisiana
June 26, 2015
When your car breaks down in the New Orleans, Louisiana area, or just needs some routine service, it can make New Orleans motorists a little nervous. Because your cars so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible. And with the problem fixed right the... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles In New Orleans Louisiana
April 28, 2015
Before the recession hit, the median age for cars in the New Orleans Louisiana area (zip code: 70127) was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Boudreaux's we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the New Orleans ... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
April 23, 2015
Sometimes we hear New Orleans motorists say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever be... More
Boudreaux's On Your Serpentine Belt
April 3, 2015
Today were going to be talking about serpentine belts for our New Orleans, Louisiana customers. Lets start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. Thats the vital device that makes electricity to power the sedan and recharge t... More
Following Recommended Intervals For Your sedan
December 4, 2014
If you're reading this article in New Orleans, Louisiana, then you probably care about your car and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your friendly Boudreaux's service advisor tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. Yo... More
Severe Service Requirements
November 28, 2014
A lot of New Orleans motorists have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their car owners' manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufactur... More
Keeping Your Car Young in New Orleans
August 12, 2014
As New Orleans consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast in Louisiana, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids in New Orleans, our parents were real st... More