Pit Stop Auto

01/26/2026

Due to the snow apocalypse, our business will be closed on Monday, January 26th. Please prioritize your safety. For any needs, please call us at 434-582-1950.

09/16/2025

09/16/2025

Big time repair. Timing chain rattle on Ford Eco Boost

02/24/2023

If you could own any classic vehicle, what would it be?

02/22/2023

The moon has been a source of myths for ages, being blamed for increases in everything from violence to sleepwalking. At least one of those myths is car-related: That drivers are more likely to be involved in an auto accident during a full moon.

02/22/2023

So many drivers tow trailers of one kind or another platform for boats, horses or racing cars. Here are a few basic points to remember when towing a trailer behind your vehicle.

02/20/2023

Here are some President's Day Fun Facts:
- Abraham Lincoln was 6 feet, 4 inches (1.9 meters), making him the tallest U.S. president.
- The first left-handed president was James Garfield, the 20th president.
- Millard Fillmore, the 13th president, was the first president to have a stepmother.
- The only president who studied to become a medical doctor was William Henry Harrison, the 9th president.
- The 18th president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant, was given a $20 speeding ticket for riding his horse and buggy too fast down a street in Washington, D.C.
- The White House's first website went online in October 1994 during President Bill Clinton's administration.

02/17/2023

Sometimes a few words can change everything.

02/15/2023

Some drivers appear to have great luck keeping their vehicles trouble free for many years-even decades. Others don't even make it past 60,000 miles without major problems. The longevity of your vehicle can depend on what type you own, but driving and maintenance habits are also crucial. A few proven techniques-some easy, some more complex but worth the effort-can help keep your vehicle running beyond the 300,000-mile mark.

02/13/2023

We know you love your car and so do we! Treat your vehicle right and stop by Pit Stop Auto today for an oil change.

02/10/2023

During its lifetime, an average spark plug might fire 27.5 million to 110 million times. Each time, it vaporizes a few molecules off the spark plug electrodes. Eventually, the spark plug gap widens, and the air-fuel mixture no longer ignites efficiently. Other engine problems might contaminate the spark plug, and in certain circumstances, it may not fire at all.

02/08/2023

Observed annually on February 8th, National Kite Flying Day encourages exploring, kite flying and making. Enthusiasts across the country mark the day by launching their kites or making plans to attend festivals.