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A Crazy Oil Change Story That Will Blow Your Mind
If you own or drive a car, then you know that one of the most important preventative maintenance items that must be routinely done is an oil change. It’s one of the most well-known services. Most people do a pretty good job of following their owner’s manual, or the...
Why Hybrid Repairs Should be Left to the Experts
Your hybrid vehicle was an investment and probably took a lot of time and research before you made your decision to drive a green car. That says a lot about the type of driver you are; informed, educated and thorough. So when it comes to hybrid repairs, why would you...
Common Air Conditioning Issues – and How to Fix Them
Think your air conditioning system in your vehicle isn’t that important to maintain? Think again. It cools, conditions and circulates the air in your vehicle. Without it, the air could get pretty stale. The interior air is what you inhale and exhale and without a...
How to Find a Great Repair Shop for All of Your Needs!
Finding a great repair shop isn’t always as easy a task as it should be. Some people don’t take the time to consider all aspects of the relationship required between an auto mechanic and a consumer. There’s the business aspect, but there is also a personal connection...
How to Choose the Right Car Seat for Safety
Choosing a car seat is a huge decision for parents. If the unthinkable ever happens and you find yourself in an car accident, you want to do everything you can to make sure your child is protected. Before you even think about the resulting auto repairs coming up, you...
Is Your Car Ready for a Spring Cleaning?
We blink our eyes and it seems that spring has sprung right up on us! It’s that time of year to freshen up our belongings. Usually, when we think about spring cleaning, we think about cleaning our houses, closets, garages etc., but let's not forget to clean out our...
Are Your Headlights Road Trip Ready?
Many of us drive once the sun goes down, and as the days get shorter, it becomes more apparent that we will need our car headlights more now than ever. You might not think about it very often, but they really are an important safety feature of our vehicles. If they...
Is Your Vehicle Gasping for an Air Induction Service?
An air induction service isn’t as common a preventative maintenance item as an oil change, but it is still an important service to consider. Over the course of a vehicle’s lifespan, your engine is put through a LOT. This is why oil changes are so important; they help...
How to simplify automotive diagnostics – Really!
Most of us aren’t mechanically-inclined, so sorting out car problems can be a daunting process. Luckily, there is a basic level of intuitive automotive diagnostics that anyone can do! All it takes is using our senses. Sounds simple enough, right? Most cars will...
Water Damage Repaired Right
It may not be the most common auto repair that our repair shop sees here in Arizona, but we have had some instances where drivers needed us to help after water damage to their vehicle. In many parts of the country, heavy rains have taken a toll on vehicles. From water...
Community is the heart of Good Works Auto Repair
As many of you know, whether you’re one of our repair shop customers or fellow small business owners, owning a small business within this community can be a lot of work. We take pride in being a leader in the community, focusing on customer service and community...
Symptoms of A Bad Car Starter
There are few things more frustrating in life than a vehicle that won’t start when you need it to. Most people have experienced this at one point in their driving lifetime or another. It may have been the battery, but in some cases, it may have been your starter....