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5 Easy Ways to Improve Gas Mileage
Do you feel like your vehicle gets horrible gas mileage and you’re constantly taking it to the gas station to fill up? Basic TLC might just be the answer!
How Much Do You Care for Your Car?
Ever wonder how to make your car last longer? The answer is easy: maintenance, maintenance, maintenance. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule!
How Much Damage Can a Pothole Do?
This time of year, it is an ongoing battle between your car and potholes, and the pothole usually wins. Driving over a pothole can cause some serious damage.
All You Need to Know about Power Steering
When you bring your vehicle in for a power steering service or repair, expect a thorough fluid flush which will remove harmful deposits and impurities.
Can I Put Off an Oil Change?
Most vehicle owners realize that a regular oil change is important to their vehicle's longevity, but oftentimes they push it off longer than they should. We realize that taking the time for preventative vehicle maintenance isn’t always the most convenient – you have...
Dangers of Dust Storms and Harm to Your Car
Anyone who lives in the Mesa or Tempe areas knows the dangers and possibility of a dust storm happening with little warning. Dust storms are common in Arizona and usually occur between May and September. A dust storm usually arrives in the form of a wall of dust and...
Why A Cheap Car Battery Isn’t Worth the Money
Let’s be honest, we're all looking for ways to save a buck or two here and there. There are many ways we can cut costs, but there are also times when cost savings end up being more detrimental than good. You know what we're talking about … you save a couple of dollars...
Where’s The BEST Place to Buy a Used Car?
Where's the best place to buy a used car? Well, you might not guess it, but it's your local auto repair shop! No one knows vehicles like your repair shop, so when they are buying used cars, fixing them up and then re-selling them, you can pretty much guarantee that it...
Suspension Repair – Frequently Asked Questions
When you get a new car, you can thank your suspension system for a smooth ride. But like many good things, it won’t last forever – at least not without some maintenance. When it’s time to take a road trip, or a relaxing Sunday drive, the last thing you want to feel is...
Free Courtesy Check with Every Visit to Our Shop
Each time you bring your vehicle in for an auto repair or preventative maintenance service, we want to check your vehicle for any other issues free of charge. Why? Because we are here to maintain your vehicle, not repair it. We want to get to the issues ahead of time...
Differential Repair Gets Things Rolling
A differential repair on your vehicle isn't one of the most common repairs you need done, but they should never be neglected. Your differential system is an exceptionally important part of your vehicle. Have you ever thought about how your vehicle turns so smoothly?...
Fuel Systems in Need of Repair
Fuel systems aren’t the most common auto repair or service that people come see us for, but they are certainly an important one. Your fuel system needs to be working properly so you get the most out of your vehicle. Your engine requires fuel to run, but when your fuel...