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Are Your Tires Summer Ready?
Yes, ladies and gentlemen it is that time of year again – the weather is getting hot, the are making their appearance once again and summer vacation plans are underway. While we all love the warm weather, it can wreak havoc on our vehicles as the temperatures soar out...
Helping Teens Buy the Right Used Car
Most teenagers dream about the day they get their driver’s license, and can finally explore the world all on their own. Does a shiny new automobile feature predominately in that dream? Of course, but that is very rarely a reality. Parents normally opt to purchase a...
Auto Repair and Phone Quotes Don’t Mix
There are some things that just go together – peanut butter and jelly, Bogart and Bacall, wine and cheese, but auto repair and phone quotes are definitely not one of them. There has been a huge trend lately for companies to put in bids for particular services, and...
Do you know dirty gas?
Everyone has heard stories of someone pulling away from the gas station with either bad gasoline or the wrong grade of gas. Our engines run on certain grades and bad gas can cause some annoying and sometimes problematic symptoms and may take some help from your local...
Failed Emissions Test? What now?
In Arizona, the Department of Environmental Quality started a program known as Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP). It is designed to improve air quality and reduce vehicle emissions by administering a mandatory vehicle emissions testing. In the Phoenix and...
Bad Brakes Mean a Bad Situation Down the Road
No one wants to spend tons of money repairing or maintaining their vehicle and we understand this. But when you bought a car, you also received the responsibility to care for your vehicle and make sure it was safe to drive and would not put others’ lives in danger....
Cooling System Failures
With preventative maintenance and proper car care as indicated by your owner’s manual and your trusted auto repair shop you should be able to limit the majority of system failures in your vehicle. No one wants to hear the words that there was a major failure and now...
Failing a Vehicle Emissions Test
No one wants to fail, that’s why we panic when our vehicle doesn’t pass inspection or fails a vehicle emissions test. We take pride in our investment and we want our vehicle to perform optimally and we also do not want to dish out money too often to fix them. But...
Focus on Tire Safety
Next week is Tire Safety Week and it is a great time to reflect on why regular tire maintenance is a vital to a safe driving experience and even the role our tires play on fuel efficiency. Here in our auto repair shop, we have seen all too often the dangers of tires...
Tips to Avoid Overpaying for Car Repairs
Knowledge opens doors. It can also save you money. Knowing how to choose a good mechanic, what questions to ask, as well as knowing your consumer rights could save you a lot of money when it comAuto_technicianes to your car repairs. Cultivating a good relationship with a trusted auto repair shop can give you the confidence that you are getting your money’s worth while not overpaying for services or parts that are not necessary. While most auto repair shops are not out to scam consumers, some do take advantage and seek to find ways to have their customers spend extra money on unnecessary services and inflated repair costs. With the current average repair cost now exceeding $330, maybe we are reaching too deep into our pockets.