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Do You Really Need Premium Engine Oil?
Are you driving a vehicle with over 75k miles on it? Good for you! Many Americans are driving their vehicles longer these days, which can be a HUGE cost savings. That being said however, older vehicles do require regular preventative maintenance in order to stay in...
Why Did My Car Overheat?
We’ve all heard the horror stories of cars overheating on the highway, and we have all seen one or two pulled over with smoke billowing out from under the hood. An overheated engine is a scary thing, especially if it happens to you! So why does a car overheat and what...
Smart Drivers Use Smartphones – Are You a Smart Driver?
Technology is constantly advancing, and here at the auto shop, we are often amazed at all the new technology we see in the vehicles we service. Most cars are engineered to make driving easier, safer and more convenient for the driver. This technology has carried over...
Repair or not repair … that is the question
It’s something that we will all likely have to decide at one point or another in our driving lives; do you put money into repairing a used vehicle or do you trade it in for a new vehicle? Both have advantages and disadvantages, but oftentimes buying a new car is a way...
Transmission Repair: A Shaky Topic – Literally
Have you ever been behind the wheel and felt it shake? Did it stop responding? Grinding gears or slipping gears? Burning smell going on? It’s a scary feeling but it could have to do with your transmission. We know … no one wants to hear the words “your transmission...
3 Easy & Reliable Solutions to Vehicle Vibrations
Why is my car vibrating? Have you ever been driving along and notice a shake and shimmy coming from your car? It happens to all of us at one time or another. That being said however, it’s important not to ignore the vibrations coming from your vehicle. Make an...
10 Bad Habits That Could Be Damaging Your Car
Your car was an expensive purchase, and it’s something that you’ll want to keep running smoothly and safely for many years to come. Preventative maintenance is important, as we always make sure to discuss in our blogs. But beyond routine services, there are some...
Reasons to Schedule a Tune-Up
As responsible car owners, we all have heard that taking our vehicles in for a routine tune-up is very important. However, if you are anything like us, you may feel that you don’t have the time or money to do so. You may be wondering why it is so vital to bring the...
To Buy or Repair: Every Car Owner’s Dilemma!
Your vehicle is a major purchase, often one of the biggest ones you’ll make in your lifetime, aside from your home. There will be plenty of difficult decisions that come with owning a vehicle as well; things like down payments, monthly budgets, repair costs and...
10 Common Auto Repairs to Watch Out For
When you own a vehicle, auto repairs are constantly in the back of your mind. Owning a vehicle is not exactly cheap, especially when you don’t properly maintain it, and various systems and parts start breaking down. You wonder where you’ll get the money to pay for...
Why is my Car Battery Dead? A Hot Topic
For those of us in Arizona, we all know too well that temperatures aren’t exactly pleasant all year long. Those hot days we experience are draining, not only for us, but also for the batteries in our vehicles. Heat is one of the leading causes of car battery failure,...
Holiday Travel Starts with Preventative Maintenance
If you’re like thousands of other Americans, you’re probably preparing for holiday travel this Christmas season. Most long-distance holiday travel, about 91 percent, is by personal vehicle, such as by car. Only 5 to 6 percent of holiday trips are by air, while...