Leonardi Automotive

09/01/2026

Seeing smoke or smelling something burning under the hood is every driver’s worst nightmare. Do you know the exact steps to take if your car catches fire? If not, check out these rules in this article.

Keep your car safe with regular maintenance checks, and swing by the shop anytime!

08/30/2026

Our advanced computerized diagnostics read real-time data streams to pinpoint the exact root cause. Let our team save you time and prevent unnecessary parts swapping. Let’s decode that mystery light!

08/27/2026

How many miles did you put on your car over the summer season? 👇

A) Under 1,000 miles
B) 1,000 – 3,000 miles
C) 3,000+ miles

No matter how far you drove, all those highway miles mean it's time to check your engine oil, air filter, and tire wear before fall. Reach out to our team today to schedule an appointment.

08/25/2026

Can you believe August is already wrapping up? That means early morning school buses, busy crosswalks, and lower speed zones are officially back in action! 🚸 With stop-and-go school traffic starting up, your vehicle's brakes and tires need to be in top shape for sudden stops.

If your brake pedal feels squishy, or if you hear a faint squeal when slowing down, get those pads checked by our team.

08/23/2026

Most drivers remember engine oil, but what about your transmission fluid? Your transmission handles massive hydraulic pressure and heat to smooth out gear changes. Dirty, burnt fluid causes harsh shifting, delayed engagement, and unnecessary gear wear.

If your shifts are starting to feel clunky or sluggish, drop by the shop. A fluid flush can add years to your transmission’s lifespan!

08/20/2026

Baggy jeans, vinyl records, and digital cameras came back...and now '90s cars are having their official moment! Before cars were loaded with massive touchscreens, lane-assist sensors, and subscription features, the '90s gave us pure, mechanical driving joy. This article points out that collectors and daily drivers alike are paying top dollar for clean vehicles from this era. Read on to learn why '90s car values are skyrocketing.

You might expect an older Ferrari to appreciate in value, but Honda? Toyota? Chevy? It's not just sports cars from the '90s that are suddenly red hot.

08/18/2026

The most expensive way to fix a car? Guessing!

When people try to fix a check engine light by swapping out sensors one by one without a diagnostic, they often end up spending hundreds on parts that were perfectly fine. A diagnostic test pinpoints the exact electrical fault, vacuum leak, or mechanical wear on the first try. Fix it right, fix it once!

08/16/2026

The automotive world is full of old wives' tales passed down from generation to generation. But modern cars don't work the way they did back then! Jalopnik gathered the most common car myths floating around the internet, including:

🚫 The truth about tire pressures and maximum sidewall ratings.
🚫 Why engine "break-in" periods aren't what they used to be.
🚫 Why "redlining" isn't an instant death sentence for a warm motor.

👉 Give it a read before your next trip to the pump or repair shop

We asked our readers to come up with the worst car myths, and they submitted some real doozies.

08/13/2026

Did one of your headlight bulbs just burn out? Resist the urge to replace just that single bulb! Headlight bulbs wear down at the exact same rate. Replacing only one leaves you with one bright beam and one dim, aging beam, and chances are, the old one will blow out soon after anyway. Swap them in pairs to keep your lighting bright, even, and safe! 💡💡

08/09/2026

Be honest. What do you do the second a dashboard warning light turns on? 👇

A) Pull over immediately 🚨
B) Turn up the radio and pretend it’s not there 📻
C) Call the shop right away 📞

(Reminder: If it’s yellow, schedule a visit soon! If it’s red, pull over safely!)