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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...
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...
How Well Do You Know Your Mechanic?
It is a sure bet that if you own a vehicle, you will one day find yourself in need of an auto repair shop. It’s understandable that you might want to tackle some maintenance and even some minor repairs yourself, but there are some repairs that truly do require the...
Avoid expensive car repairs!
Have you ever asked your auto repair shop, “What do I need to do to take care of my car and avoid big repair bills?” Either way, you’ll want to keep reading. We have seen it all at our Tempe auto repair shop: folks who follow service interval schedules to a T 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....
Repairs CAN Be Done at Repair Shops, Too
One of the best things you can do for your vehicle is to find a trustworthy auto repair shop and a professional mechanic to give you sound advice, fair prices and reliable repairs. When you build a relationship with a mechanic, you are more likely to take better care...
Safe Summer Driving Tips
Safe summer driving all begins before you leave your driveway. It starts at your local auto repair shop with some maintenance and checks which could keep you and others on the road safer and less likely to break down. Prevention and planning are much easier than...