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    What is “Preventative Maintenance?”

    CHARLOTTE - This is a reprint of one of our older articles. For our full back catalog, check out www.autorepairminthill.com. If you’ve ever had your...

    When Is It Time to Trade My Car?

    CHARLOTTE - This is a republishing of an older article. For our full back catalog, check out autorepairminthill.com. Car repairs are, to say the least,...

    What Caused the New Car Shortage?

    CHARLOTTE - If you've been in the market for a new vehicle, chances are you can't find new vehicles to buy. But what if...

    Prepping Your Child’s Car for Back to School

    CHARLOTTE - As we get closer to the fall semester for most colleges, I wanted to take the time and write my annual article...

    Getting the Most out of Your Tires

    CHARLOTTE - Whether you recently bought a set or are looking to keep the ones you have, keeping your tires in the best shape...

    Battery Corrosion for Beginners

    CHARLOTTE - This is a reworking of one of our older articles. For our full back catalog, check out autorepairminthill.com. What is corrosion? Corrosion is battery...

    Keep Your Pets Vehicle Safe This Summer!

    CHARLOTTE - As it gets hot, I want to put out our semi-annual reminder - do not leave your pets in the vehicle on...

    Beware Flood Cars This Hurricane Season

    CHARLOTTE - As hurricane season begins to return, I generally like to write a yearly article about the dangers of "secret" flood cars. This...

    What Are The Differences in Automotive Refrigerant?

    CHARLOTTE - Want to know the basics about your car's refrigerant? Look no further! There are three main types of refrigerant that have been used...

    Tune-ups, Warranties and Independent Auto Repair Shops

    CHARLOTTE - This is a reworked article from 2012. Check out our back catalog at www.autorepairminthill.com. Today’s cars are some of the best made and...

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    MINT HILL, NC - The Independence Softball team beat their archrival twice in one week to win their first Conference Championship since 2017. They...

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    MINT HILL, NC - On Tuesday afternoon May 9, the number 19 seeded Lady Patriots softball squad traveled to Greensboro to play the number...

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    Independence Falls to Northern Guilford 4-3 The Lady Patriots softball team season ended in a tough loss to Northern Guilford this past week in a...

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