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The Role of Transmission Fluid in Your Vehicle: A Complete Guide
The role of transmission fluid is often overlooked. However, it plays a significant part in ensuring that your vehicle runs smoothly. When you understand its purpose, what maintenance is required, and the importance of regular checks by a mechanic, you may be able to...
10 Common Car Problems and Helpful Tips to Prevent Them
Owning a car brings convenience and freedom, but it also comes with the responsibility of maintenance. Regular upkeep can help prevent common car problems and save you from unexpected repairs and expenses. Here, we’ll review some of the most common car problems and...
Busting Preventative Maintenance Myths: Your Guide to Smarter Car Care
When it comes to auto repair and maintenance, what you don't know CAN hurt you (or at least your vehicle). Similarly, what you THINK you know could actually lead to higher repair bills and unnecessary maintenance services if you're being guided by the wrong...
7 Common Brake Issues and When to Seek Help From an Auto Repair Shop
Keeping your vehicle's braking system in good condition is essential for your safety on the road. Recognizing common brake issues and knowing when to consult an automotive professional can help prevent accidents and expensive repairs. Here, we’re going to help...
Understanding Your Car’s Warning Lights: A Complete Guide
Have you ever been cruising down the road, only to have a mysterious light illuminate on your dashboard? If so, you're not alone! What do you car's warning lights mean? Understanding your car's warning lights can be the difference between a smooth journey and...
GWAR and ATI: Creating the Best Auto Repair Shop in Tempe Together
Many of our customers already believe that Good Works Auto Repair is the best auto repair shop in Tempe. That’s because we have some of the top automotive technicians in the Phoenix area, provide exceptional customer service, and stand behind our work with a 5...
Brakes For Breasts: Driving Toward a Breast Cancer Cure!
At Good Works Auto Repair, we’re passionate about supporting our community. But sometimes, that community spirit goes beyond just what we can do in Tempe or the surrounding areas. When there’s an even bigger cause we can rally behind, especially one that affects many...
Exploring the Highways: Unraveling Valley Freeway Nicknames
Newcomers to the Phoenix, AZ area are often glued to their GPS devices, trying to learn how to navigate the valley freeways that weave through cityscapes and desert vistas. Listening to your GPS, you’ll hear highway names like I-17, I-10, State Route 51, and more. But...
5 Essential Road Trip Safety Tips
Holiday travel is on and automobile travel is predicted to be high this season. When we talk about road trip safety, we aren’t talking about the things you already know. We're talking about a few things you might just not have thought about but they're essential for...
Diesel Engines vs. Gas Engines: Which Is Right For You?
There are a few types of engines you can buy these days in your personal vehicle, making the decision as to which new vehicle is right for you a little bit more complex. More and more foreign auto manufacturers have started offering diesel models in recent years, so...
Fall Car Care Month: The Perfect Time For Vehicle Service
Owning a vehicle means taking the time to service and repair it so that you get the most out of your investment. Regular maintenance can also keep your vehicle safer on the roads and may even help you avoid costlier auto repairs in the future. Since October is Fall...
Highlights of the New Automotive Right to Repair Agreement
On July 11, 2023, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it, along with the Society of Collision Repair Specialists and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, had reached an important agreement on automotive right to repair. The right to repair idea...