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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...
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....
Protecting Your Transmission Over Time
When something goes wrong with your vehicle, it can create a sense of worry, panic, and fear. You feel it deep inside your stomach. How much will the auto repairs cost? Can I afford the work? How will I pay my bills? How long will I be without my vehicle? Natural to...
Fall Car Care Month in Full Swing
October, also known as Fall Car Care Month, is the perfect time to start doing something better for your vehicle – routine car maintenance. Most people get in the habit of visiting their trusted auto repair shop only when they need a car repair or if something goes...
Hit the Road, Save Gas
It’s summer, the kids are out of school and busy with activities. So how can you save money on gas while you are running from point A to point B all day long? The first thing you can do is plan your day in advance and combine errands when possible. Several short trips...
Extreme Weather Requires Extreme Caution
No matter where you live in the United States, you’ll probably encounter some form of extreme weather when it comes to your vehicle. With the four main types of extreme weather – heat, cold, rain and wind – you should always be prepared with both a trusted repair...
In the Market for a Used Car? Rip-off Report: Flooded Cars Will Be Flooding the Market
While the images of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma are still fresh in all our minds, we’d like to remind you that all those cars that were flooded are now seriously damaged, and in most cases, written off as total losses by the automobile...
Creating Confidence in Auto Repair Business
Most people like to take their car in for auto service and auto repairs about as much as they like going to the dentist! Often consumers feel uncertain, overwhelmed, and distrustful when they arrive at an auto shop. The reasons consumers dislike service facilities...
Slow Down, Hit the Brakes and Read This!
Whether you’re driving 25 mph or 65 mph, if your brakes aren’t working properly, your safety and the safety of everyone else on the road is at risk. There are some systems of your vehicle that work to make it run, but there are also systems that make your vehicle safe...
Calming the Nerves Before an Emissions Test
No one wants to fail a test, especially when it could mean more time and money out of your pocket, right? When it comes to your vehicle’s emissions, failing a test means something is wrong, and you will need to get it fixed in order to achieve a passing standard....
Fleet Services Done Right!
If your business has a fleet of vehicles that you rely on for making money and maintaining superior customer service, then you know that even one vehicle breaking down can throw off your schedule and your ability to provide the best services to your customers – plus...