Daltons Midway Service

Happy New Year Closures

Hi, Daltons Midway family! A quick note to let everyone know that we are closed on Friday, December 31st, to allow our staff to celebrate the New Year with their families. We will be back on Monday, weather-pending. Please check our Facebook or call ahead to confirm that we are open in this snowy weather: …

Christmas Gifts For Your Car

‘Tis the season! And while you’re buying gifts for those around you, why not include your car on your gift list, considering all that it does for you? If you don’t already own them, we recommend a good set of Jumper Cables for your Car. Make sure the cables are long enough that you can …

We Are Grateful, Daltons Midway Family!

It may sound cliché, but this year, more than ever, we appreciate the support from you, our customer “family”! Every single one of you – from those who do Routine Vehicle Maintenance (you get gold stars!) to those of you who stop by when your Car is on its “last tires” – we love you, …

What Are Important Parts of Preventive Maintenance?

Just like we try to do with our health, taking steps to Prevent Car Problems before they happen is an often-overlooked step! There may be some initial investment of time and money to Maintain Your Car, but the investment is usually worth it to Prevent Costly Repairs in the future. Here are a few routine …

How To Make The Most Of Your (Used Car) Test Drive

How do you make a decision when Buying A Used Car? Too many people decide to buy a car because it looks cute, or the cup holders are in a convenient location. While these are nice features, it’s much more important to know that you are Buying A Dependable Car. If you are lucky enough …

Happy Fifth Anniversary!

Five years ago today, Bruce Caruthers and Brooke Yool purchased Daltons Midway Service. While Bruce was a new business owner, he had an Auto Repair background; Brooke was (and still is) a college biology instructor who does marketing and assists with operations for Daltons Midway. When we purchased the shop, it was our goal to …

Time To Check Your Air Filters!

Hey, Seattle! We just experienced an unprecedented bout of bad air blowing in from wildfires. Whether your Vehicle was driving or parked, some of the particles probably lodged in your Vehicle’s Air Filters. There are two important Air Filters: the Cabin Air Filter cleans the air that you breathe, and the Engine Air Filter cleans …

The Importance Of Brake Pad Replacement

What are Brake Pads? Brake Pads are a key component of your Vehicle’s Braking system which creates friction when you press the Brake Pedal, bringing your Vehicle to a stop. Over time, this friction causes the material of your Brake Pads to wear down, so they will need Routine Maintenance. Your frequency of Brake Pad …

Back To School? Check Out That Car!

“Back to school” may look different for many of us this year, but some of you may have a family member heading off to college with a New Car or a Used Car, far away from the security blanket of family. Make sure they’re safe! Before your graduate hits the road, a Vehicle Safety Inspection …

Even The Shop Needs Occasional Maintenance!

We do Car Repair and Maintenance. But in order to do so effectively, our tools need their own maintenance! At Daltons Midway, we routinely inspect our equipment to ensure that we provide Your Vehicle the best quality care. And when our equipment needs repair, we call on our local businesses to make sure everything is …