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Driving Safe Comes Down to Stopping and Steering
In a recent article from The National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), they have defined what makes safe driving – stopping and steering. As we see more vehicles on our roads than ever before, safe driving has become a major topic for officials and...
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...
Top 5 Automotive Maintenance Items to Budget For
Budgeting for anything can be hard – especially with all of the demands that life expects of you. You’ve budgeted for your vehicle and included the monthly payment, your insurance premiums and even gas expenses. Great job! But what about the routine maintenance and...
How to choose the best auto repair shop
We have all been there, the check engine light pops on and now we need to take our car in for repairs. But where do we go? Choosing a reliable auto repair shop is similar to picking a doctor for our family. Fortunately, there are a few ways to make sure you choose...
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...
Warranty, It’s a Sign of Confidence
We refuse to be counted in with the "mechanics" that have given our industry a bad name through shoddy work and immoral business practices! That's why we've gone one step further to prove to our customers that we are honest and that we stand behind our work with our...
Summer Car Maintenance Tips
This time of the year is a favorite for long road trips, but before you hit the road to sightsee America, here are some basic car maintenance tips you should have done first. Tires Let’s start with the wheels and tire maintenance on your car. Most cars should have...
Milestones
Milestones are commonly referred to by people as: significant events or achievements. (Unlike millstones or kidney stones) Not to discredit kidney stones as a major event! However, our 2004 Honda Odyssey, now our company’s shuttle vehicle has surpassed most people’s...
Saving Big Bucks with a Pre-Purchase Inspection
If you’re like most people, you probably dread everything that comes with buying a used vehicle. How much money are you going to have to fork over? Are you really getting your money’s worth? Are there any hidden or auto repair issues with the vehicle they “forgot” to...
How to Avoid Expensive Auto Repairs
When you buy a vehicle, you’re making a commitment. You plan for the car payment, the insurance, gas and preventative maintenance at the very least. No one buys a vehicle and hopes to pay tons of money on auto repairs. However, there are some expensive auto repairs...
How will you pay for expensive auto repair costs?
Having to deal with an expensive auto repair bill out of the blue is extremely stressful – but unfortunately, many of us have been through it. Maybe your vehicle is older, or maybe your warranty JUST expired; no matter what the situation, figuring out how to...