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Meet Dallas and Thomas: How Two Franklin Shop Owners Ended Up on Flat Rock Road
Dallas Beard and Thomas Powers ran shops in Franklin for years. Who they are, what each of them actually does, and why they ended up on Flat Rock Road.
Power Steering Trouble: Hard Turns and Whining Noises
A whine when you turn often points to low fluid or a struggling pump. Steering is fundamental to safe driving, so do not put it off.
Fuel Pump and Filter: Keeping Fuel Flowing This Summer
Summer heat can make an already weak fuel pump work even harder. Sputtering, hard starting, and power loss all point at fuel delivery.
Won’t Start? Battery, Starter, or Alternator
The symptoms overlap, so guessing gets expensive. Replacing a battery will not help if the real problem is the starter or alternator.
That Clicking When You Turn? It Could Be a CV Axle
A rhythmic clicking during sharper turns is a common issue, and catching it early keeps a manageable repair from becoming a bigger one.
What That Tire Pressure Light Is Really Telling You
Temperature swings alone can trip the light, but it can also signal a slow leak from a nail or a failing valve. Do not just reset it and hope.