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Exploring the Highways: Unraveling Valley Freeway Nicknames
Newcomers to the Phoenix, AZ area are often glued to their GPS devices, trying to learn how to navigate the valley freeways that weave through cityscapes and desert vistas. Listening to your GPS, you’ll hear highway names like I-17, I-10, State Route 51, and more. But...
5 Essential Road Trip Safety Tips
Holiday travel is on and automobile travel is predicted to be high this season. When we talk about road trip safety, we aren’t talking about the things you already know. We're talking about a few things you might just not have thought about but they're essential for...
Diesel Engines vs. Gas Engines: Which Is Right For You?
There are a few types of engines you can buy these days in your personal vehicle, making the decision as to which new vehicle is right for you a little bit more complex. More and more foreign auto manufacturers have started offering diesel models in recent years, so...
Fall Car Care Month: The Perfect Time For Vehicle Service
Owning a vehicle means taking the time to service and repair it so that you get the most out of your investment. Regular maintenance can also keep your vehicle safer on the roads and may even help you avoid costlier auto repairs in the future. Since October is Fall...
Highlights of the New Automotive Right to Repair Agreement
On July 11, 2023, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it, along with the Society of Collision Repair Specialists and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, had reached an important agreement on automotive right to repair. The right to repair idea...
How Can You Increase Fuel Economy on a Diesel Pickup?
With today’s high diesel prices, learning how to increase fuel economy on your diesel pickup can offer you significant savings. And, while the measures required to do so aren’t necessarily free, the end result will be worth it. That’s because you’ll enjoy improved...
Women in the Auto Repair Industry: What’s Driving the Change?
It wasn’t so many years ago when seeing women in the auto repair industry was pretty much unheard of. But what has often been seen as a male-dominated field is now becoming more open to females as well. Today, we’ll take a closer look at what’s causing the shift...
What to Do When Your Engine Overheats
You’re driving along and out of nowhere you see smoke and steam coming from under the hood. When your engine overheats, it can be a scary and stressful situation, especially if you’re in the middle of nowhere. Unfortunately, even with routine maintenance services,...
5 Engine Noises That Demand Immediate Attention
If there’s something wrong with your vehicle, it could make engine noises or other strange sounds to let you know. While it may be tempting to ignore such noises in the hopes that they’ll disappear, that’s NOT the best course of action! Now, if you’re a parent,...
Catalytic Converter Theft Continues to Be a Big Problem
While catalytic converter theft has made many news headlines in recent months, it’s not exactly a new problem. What IS a new problem, however, is the fact that the number of thefts continues to increase. According to a recent report from Carfax, approximately...
Benefits of Cleaning and Deodorizing Your Car’s AC
Have you ever gotten into a vehicle and thought, “whoa, what is that stench?” We all have, but it's not so pleasant when it's your own vehicle! Sometimes, when moisture gets into your vehicle's AC system, it can cause a foul, musty or stale smell to emanate from the...
Proper Child Restraints in Vehicles Can Save Lives!
Did you know that around 43% of children that die from car accidents do so because they weren't properly restrained? Sometimes, the only good thing that comes from a very unfortunate situation is the possibility that the story will help prevent it from happening to...