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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...
How to Avoid Auto Repair Scams
It is too easy to spend more money on your auto repairs than you need or ever anticipated. Unfortunately, there are just some repair shops out there who are scamming their customers for a few extra dollars … or even more. An honest auto repair shop is not only...
Just received a recall notice? Now what?
When it comes to cars, our main goal here at Good Works Auto Repair is to keep you safe and your car running better and longer. Often times, we teach our customers about auto repairs, preventative maintenance or other services related to your vehicles but today...
How to Spot a Female Friendly Auto Repair Shop
Looking for an auto repair shop that you can trust to work on your vehicle is an important decision. There are a slew of repair shops out there, and it can sometimes be overwhelming to pick the right one – from honesty to price concerns to quality workmanship, there...
Your Repair Shop Wants You to Know This!
We appreciate the relationships we’ve built over the last several years with our customers. After all, you’re entrusting us to handle the safety and reliability of your vehicle while you are and your family are driving down the road, and we take pride in knowing that...
Auto Repair Financing for the Big Jobs
Your vehicle is a pretty big investment – one of the biggest investments you’ll make aside from a house, in many cases. You’ve probably put down a sizable down payment, adjusted your budget to be able to make monthly car payments and maybe even had to adjust your...
Real Cost of Car Ownership – The Good, Bad and Ugly
Owning a car is not cheap. It is an investment, which requires care and attention throughout the life of the vehicle. The real cost of vehicle ownership, according to AAA, has increased in the yearly study on driving costs, so knowing how to maintain your...
Don’t make these expensive auto repair mistakes!
All of us have been there before, our car breaks down, we don’t have a bunch of cash to fix it, so we go with a cheap alternative. This usually ends up costing more in auto repairs down the road. Here are a few common mistakes to avoid when it comes to car care....
What Vehicle Maintenance Do You Need to Perform Now?
Summer is winding down, and while the temperatures are still climbing over the 100 mark here in Arizona, cooler weather is on its way – thankfully. The blistering heat we have had this year has wreaked havoc on many of our vehicles; we have seen numerous cars here in...
In the Time of the Diesel Engine…
You may have noticed the new trend of diesel engines in passenger vehicles now that new technology has made it an available option in all 50 states. Diesel passenger cars and SUVs are offered by Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen, while diesel pickup trucks are...
What Type of Motor Oil is the Best?
If you have ever gone into an auto parts store or even looked around an auto repair shop, you are aware of how many different types and grades of motor oil is available. It’s almost crazy the options out there these days! That being said however, motor oil is so much...