Red's Auto Repair
22 N 049 Pepper Rd, Lake Barrington, IL 60010 847.382.1442

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Vent Cleaning

Ever get musky odors coming from your car's air vents? It's fairly common for Lake Barrington drivers. Moisture can accumulate in the air conditioning/heating ventilation system allowing mold, mildew,...
Published on: Nov 24, 2020

The Forgotten Filter (Cabin Air Filter)

A driver got a surprise the other day when he took his vehicle to a service facility for an oil change.  He knew his owner’s manual schedules an oil and oil filter change every 5,000 miles/...
Published on: Oct 16, 2019

Cabin Air Filter

Let's talk about cabin air filters. There seems to be some confusion about them in Lake Barrington that we should be able to clear up. Much of the confusion starts because cabin air filters are relati...
Published on: Oct 12, 2019

Simple Answers from Red's Auto Repair: Cabin Air Filter

{{ image('MzQ4') }} Question:My car has a bad odor when I run the heater or air conditioner. My friend said I might need a new cabin air filter – what's that?Red's Auto Repair Answer:A cab...
Published on: Mar 13, 2014

Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car In Lake Barrington

{{ image('Mjk4') }} IL air quality affects Lake Barrington drivers wherever we are. Many decades ago, people began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about ...
Published on: Aug 10, 2012