lexington & Richmond auto repair

In the automotive industry, we get asked all the time "why are my tires wearing uneven"? There are several factors that can cause a tire to wear unevenly, or wear worse on the inside or outside than in the middle. The number one factor is the vehicle being out of alignment. Having you alignment checked a couple times a year can be crucial to keeping your tires wearing properly. Another factor can be lack of having your tires rotated regularly. We recommend tire rotations at least every other oil change. The engine of a vehicle has a lot more weight than the rear of the vehicle and therefore will cause the front tires to wear more if not rotated regularly. You could also have loose steering parts or worn out suspension parts. If you have loose tie rod ends, this can be a safety concern but also throw your vehicle way out of alignment and cause the tires to wear prematurely. Worn shocks or struts can also make a vehicle sit slightly lower which also affects the camber part of y ... read more

Watch for these lamps at the Home and Garden Show, I made for The Better Business Bureau's live auction. Hopefully these will help their event

Step 2 in Fleet Doc's journey to convert retired van's into the fleets of God's Pantry and Faith Feeds KY. Monday we drove to Louisville and picked up the other two vans, decals have been removed and the equipment stripped. Stanley Steemer requested we paint the vehicles as soon as possible so they can transfer the titles to God's Pantry and Faith Feeds KY. The next step will be this weekend when the vans will be cleaned and prepped for painting

My favorite phrase is “Think Outside the Box” because good things seem to happen when this is done. Two things happened in the past few weeks that got my wheels turning by thinking outside the box. First, one of our valued customers, Stanley Steemer, decided to retire three of their oldest vans. Normally, the vans are crushed for insurance liability reasons, which shocked me because of how well Stanley Steemer maintains its vehicles. Next, I was invited three weeks ago to tour God's Pantry and see all the lives they touch on a daily basis. During the tour, all I could think about was how cool it would be if the retired vans could be transformed into useful vans for God's Pantry or other organizations in desperate need of transportation. I called Stanley Steemer with a plan to convert these vans for organizations that can't afford them. Stanley Steemer liked the plan and released these three vans into Fleet Doc's possession. Two vans are going to God's Pantr ... read more

Fleet Doc is proud to be a participant in the Brake For Breast Cancer Campaign. Just about everyone has been touched in some way by breast cancer - either by a family member, a friend, or a survivor. Personally, I have suffered through the loss of three family members, plus several friends. Fleet Doc is proud to support “The Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation's YES MAMM PROGRAM.” This program provides lifesaving screening, patient navigation, treatment support and treatment programs for reduced or low cost. Fleet Doc is donating $50.00 to this program for every set of brakes installed from October 17th to December 31st. Our goal is to raise a minimum of $2,500.00. As of November 10, 2016, we have raised $900.00 and are on pace to reach our goal! If your vehicle is making brake noises or you are having brake concerns, please visit Fleet Doc to have your brakes inspected for free. If you need brakes, we will donate $50.00 to this program in your honor. Thank you for your suppor ... read more

Fleet Doc is located at 1031 Contract St. in Lexington, KY. We provide automotive repairs and new tires to customers in Lexington, KY, Winchester, KY, Paris, KY, and surrounding areas. Our new website enables consumers to perform research on automotive repairs and shop for tires. How To Shop for Tires Using Our Tire Fitment Guide Step 1: Search by tire size, vehicle, or tire brand. Step 2: To search by tire size, choose width, aspect ratio, and rim size. If you are not sure how to find these tire attributes, be sure to refer to the “How to Read a Sidewall” widget above the fitment guide. To search by vehicle, select your year, make, model, and vehicle option. Click to find tires to locate a tire compatible with your vehicle. Or, search by brand to see our entire tire inventory by brand name. Step 3: Browse reviews, compare tires, and, finally, contact us for a quote. Thanks for visiting our website and choosing Fleet Doc for your automotive rep ... read more