Lauger's Auto
7210 UNION DEPOSIT RD HUMMELSTOWN, PA 17036 | (717) 566-3862

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Anti-lock Brakes

We rely on our brakes to safely slow and stop our vehicles. You’ve probably had the experience where you’ve slammed on your brakes and started to skid. When your wheels are locked up, you ...
Published on: Oct 12, 2025

Now, Stop Right There! (Driving with ABS Brakes)

Do you know what kind of braking system you have on your vehicle?  It matters.  Do you think you should pump your brakes to get them to stop better on a slippery surface? Or are they the new...
Published on: Aug 24, 2025

Simple Answers from Lauger's Auto for HUMMELSTOWN: Power Brakes

{{ image('MzQ0') }} Question: What is power brake service and why do HUMMELSTOWN drivers need to have it done?Lauger's Auto Answer:Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your hand and throw it as...
Published on: Jul 27, 2025

Brake Service At Lauger's Auto In HUMMELSTOWN

{{ image('MTg4') }} Most HUMMELSTOWN drivers know that braking means slowing or stopping a vehicle. The mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake sy...
Published on: Apr 27, 2025

Pay Attention to this Light

Of all the warning lights on your vehicle's instrument panel, there's one that demands your attention.  And that's the brake warning light. Common sense will tell you that if you can't stop, you...
Published on: Jan 19, 2025

Power Brakes Service at Lauger's Auto

Howdy, HUMMELSTOWN drivers. Let's talk about your brakes. Basically, the power brake system helps you provide braking power so that you don't have to do all the work with your brake pedal. The brakes ...
Published on: Oct 20, 2024

Power Brakes

Basically, the power brake system helps you provide braking power so that you don’t have to do all the work with your brake pedal.  The brakes themselves are applied at the wheel using hydr...
Published on: Oct 06, 2023

ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes

Anti-lock brakes (ABS) help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-lock brakes, in fact, are designed to help you maintain control of your vehicle in an e...
Published on: Feb 14, 2023