Wilmot Auto Repair

Wilmot residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the highest. Most gas stations around Wilmot, NH, also carry a mid-grade that falls in between the two. The octane range for the different grades of gas varies by region due to altitude differences.Engines require different octane ratings because of design differences. For example, turbocharged engines usually require premium gas.There's a sticker on your gas tank filler lid that tells you the minimum octane rating your vehicle manufacturer recommends. For help identifying the type of gasoline your engine needs, come by Walker Automotive in Wilmot. Walker Automotive3 Deerwood DriveWilmot, NH 0328760

About 90% of our driving decisions in the Wilmot area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Wilmot drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshield is just dirty. In fact, it's estimated that 46,000,000 drivers across the nation are driving with wipers that can't adequately clear their windshield in a storm.It seems like our wiper blades are always at their worst when we need them the most. If that sounds like you, you've got plenty of company in the Wilmot area. 78% of drivers only change their wiper blades after the blades function so poorly that they become a safety hazard.Wilmot drivers need to change their thinking. Instead of blades being something to replace when they fail, we need to consider wiper blades as vehicle safety component. Then we'll stay ahead of the storm.Wilmot ve ... read more

Pop quiz: What is a cabin air filter? A. A filter for your Wilmot house?B. A fresh, piney scent?C. A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's C.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment of your vehicle. It filters out common NH air particles like dust, pollen, spores, bacteria, pollutants, exhaust gas, odors and even sparrows.These high tech filters can block particles larger than 3 microns. By contrast, a grain of sand is about 200 microns.Not all Wilmot vehicles have cabin air filters. They are fairly new on the scene in NH. Last check, about 40 percent of new vehicles sold in Wilmot come with cabin air filters, but the number is growing every year. Cabin air filters make driving a lot more pleasant for people in Wilmot. Your vehicle can be a haven during our NH allergy season with very little dust and pollen getting into the cabin. Of course, like all filters, the cabin air filter eventually gets clo ... read more

High gas prices in Wilmot increase the cost of living for NH drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Wilmot vehicle owners to skimp in other areas – like scheduled maintenance.According to NH news reports and automotive industry studies, this is becoming increasingly more common. In fact, nine out of ten personal vehicles on the road have at least one maintenance or repair item that hasn't been done. Some of these items pose serious safety risks. Others are just more likely to make it more expensive to drive. In this area, we can take a lesson from professional Wilmot vehicle owners. I'm talking about fleet owners and operators. You know, Wilmot folks like the trucking companies and delivery services. Because their livelihood depends on it, they have gotten scheduled maint ... read more