Mark Ritchie is the Owner and Manager of Express Auto Service. With more than 25 years of automotive experience, he is ASE Certified and a Virginia Emissions Inspector. Mark shares practical automotive maintenance and repair insights to help drivers make informed decisions about caring for their vehicles.

How Often Do I Need an Oil Change?

How often do I need an oil change? Changing the oil in your car more frequently than necessary can be a huge waste of time, money, and resources. You can’t overstate how important simple maintenance services are to preserving your vehicle’s safety and integrity. Something as simple as replacing your brake fluid at regular intervals…

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The Ultimate Guide to Oil Changes

Curious about oil changes? How to do one? How they work? Then check out this ultimate guide to learn everything you need to know! Oil change services is a $7.5 billion industry in the United States alone. Unless you have an electric vehicle, getting routine oil changes is a necessity. Neglecting this essential service can…

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5 Common Vehicle Maintenance Myths

There is unfortunately a lot of misinformation out there regarding vehicle maintenance. We’re here to debunk five incredibly common myths! Did you know that there were 286.9 million cars in the U.S. in 2020? It’s a given that Americans love their cars, SUVs, crossovers, minivans, station wagons, and other types of vehicles. But would it…

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