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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...
Air Induction Information for Drivers
If you drive a car, you need to know about what is happening inside your engine – it’s as simple as that. We see many engines that are dirty and clogged and both fuel economy and engine performance are impacted. As you can see in our informative video , all internal...
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...
A Summer-Ready Vehicle Means Fewer Headaches
If you’re like most Americans, you probably have a lot of plans made already for this summer and you’ll need your car to get to the places or people you want to see. But if your vehicle isn’t ready for summer traveling and hot, hot temperatures, you could end up with...
The Keys to Safe Driving
Today’s automobiles are equipped with a vast array of safety features; airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction control, seat belts, brake assist, blind spot warning, lane departure warning and the list goes on. While these inventions have made some major strides in making...
Spring has sprung – is your car ready?
Spring is the perfect time of the year to start your important auto maintenance. Whether external or internal fixes need to occur, the warm weather and sunshine can help get anyone in the mood to get their car back driving to optimal performance and looking great. At...