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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...
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...
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...