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Meet-the-Mechanic: Dan E. from Medina Rad Air

Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Dan from the Auto Shop If you’ve ever been to the Medina Rad Air, you’ve probably met Dan. Dan has worked with Chuck, the Medina manager, since the beginning in 1999. Dan specializes in car maintenance services and suspension work. Read more to learn some fun facts about one […]

Way Back Wednesday: To Warm Up or Not?

Old Habits Die Hard…But Warming Up Is Not Necessary Did you know it is illegal to warm up your vehicle in the state of Ohio? Ohio law states that anyone who leaves a running vehicle unattended can be charged with a misdemeanor and a $150 fine if they have not stopped the engine, locked the […]

Cold Winter Driving: What you Need to Know

As extremely cold temperatures blanket Northeast Ohio, Cleveland and Akron area drivers need to know how this may affect their vehicle. Cold temperatures like these affect vehicle maintenance, fuel economy and driving styles. Here is what you need to know about each category. Winter Vehicle Maintenance Tips • Check your battery annually and replace it […]

Manager’s Minute: Mike at Rad Air Lorain

Get to Know the Manager at Rad Air of Lorain Mike Selby, Rad Air of Lorain manager, grew up on a farm in Strongsville, Ohio working on tractors, trucks and more. He learned early on that he was mechanically inclined and participated in a high school technical program. When he graduated high school, he immediately […]

Meet-the-Mechanic: Jim at Lorain Rad Air

Get to Know Rad Air’s Auto Technician from Lorain County Congratulations to Jim Youngless of Carlisle Township, Ohio. Jim joined the Lorain Rad Air team in 2013 and quickly became an asset to our group! Learn more about the man under the hood: Jim grew up in Amherst, Ohio and is a graduate of Firelands […]

Way Back Wednesday: Preparing for Winter Is Not the Same

When we got started in the business of automotive repair in the 1970s, car owners had to prepare their vehicles for the upcoming winter to avoid breakdowns and failures. As managers, we can remember our mothers and fathers visiting the local auto shop to discuss new spark plugs, a new thermostat, fluids and flushes. Back […]

Safety Snippet: Avoiding Deer Collisions this Fall

Deer Collisions More Frequent During Fall in Ohio The sun is setting earlier and a chill is in the evening air. . . Are you looking out for ghosts and goblins? Unfortunately, you are more likely to see herds of deer while driving during this time of year. October and November are the peak of […]

You’re Invited: Halloween Party at Akron Rad Air

Join Us for a Halloween Celebration in Merriman Valley You’re invited to our annual Halloween Party at the Merriman Valley Rad Air in Akron. Free hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, snacks and beverages will be provided. We will also have inflatable bounce houses and hay rides for children. If you guess the correct weight of our […]

Car Care Tip: Top 5 Tips for Fall

Auto Mechanics Deliver Five Car Tips for Autumn It certainly feels like fall! As temperatures start to drop and leaves begin to change, drivers should consider preparing their vehicles for changing driving conditions. Here are our top tasks to help you transition your vehicle. 1. Tires, tires, tires. Check the tread and decide whether its […]

Rad Ride of the Month: September

Parma Heights Auto Technician Surprises Dad with Rad Ride This is the story of Mike Balogh, the lead technician at the Parma Heights Rad Air, and his father, Greg Balogh. In 1972, Greg Balogh purchased a 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix alongside his girlfriend, Mary. They shared many happy times in the car with their friends […]

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