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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...
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...