Wilmot Auto Repair

Hey Wilmot - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very important but inexpensive part that has to do a tremendous amount of work. And when it works, everything goes well. But, when it doesn't, well, it can lead to problems. Of course, your vehicle manufacturer recommends how often to change your air filter. But like most service intervals, where and how you drive your vehicle in NH affects when your filter needs to be changed.Dusty conditions around Wilmot or polluted city driving means you'll need to change your filter more often. Our trained professionals at Walker Automotive can check your filter for you. In fact, it's often a routine part of an oil change.When you think about it, a clogged air filter won't a ... read more

If you've ever been driving around Wilmot and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field of vision.To have your headlights inspected, visit us at Walker Automotive. We're at 3 Deerwood Drive in Wilmot, NH 03287. Or give us a call at 603.526.4848.Experts at Walker Automotive recommend replacing your halogen headlamps every year. It's easy to remember if you do it when Daylight Saving Time changes in the fall. That way you'll have bright headlamps for those long NH winter nights.There are other types of headlamps in addition to halogen. There are the old standard bulbs that have been around for decades. These are OK, but you can usually upgrade to halogen. They cost a little more but you can't believe the difference. If you do a lot of night driving you ... read more

Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Wilmot knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Wilmot area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment and trunk. I think my car has about 45 pounds of french fries on the floor.All that extra weight wastes gas as you drive between here and there, and everywhere else.Lose the junk and save some money....And you really only need one of those spare tires. Walker Automotive 3 Deerwood Drive Wilmot, NH 03287 603