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This Holiday Season Let’s Remember Small Business Saturday
Wedged in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is our favorite shopping holiday, Small Business Saturday. Introduced by American Express back in 2010, it is the one day a year when we eschew the overcrowded, large box stores and steer clear from the behemoth online...
Diesel Truck Maintenance FAQs
At our Tempe auto repair shop, we often get questions about diesel truck maintenance and repairs. That’s because diesel vehicles are popular these days, thanks in part to their towing abilities and engine durability. Since many people aren’t as familiar with what it...
The New Normal: Protecting Your Investment by Maintaining Your Car
At Good Works Auto Repair, we’ve always been big proponents of maintaining your car. After all, when you properly take care of your vehicle, it often lasts longer and you have the potential to get more miles and time out of your investment. Routine preventative...
How Do You Know When You Need a New Car Battery?
If your vehicle won’t start, it’s a good clue that you may need a new car battery to get things going. But did you know that there are other warning signs as well? Rather than waiting to be stranded at home, at work, or even on the side of the road with a vehicle that...
What To Do If Your Vehicle Is Overheating
Would you know what to do if your vehicle is overheating? Unfortunately, many people do not, but that's exactly what we're going to cover today. While modern vehicles tend to have sophisticated cooling systems with heat sensors and computer-controlled fans to...
Does a Car’s Tire Age Really Matter?
Age really does a number on things - our bodies, our skin and even our vehicles! Yes, that’s right. Our vehicles, and especially their tires, can really get worn down over time and from the heat. But how old is too old when it comes to tire age and is there a point...
5 Handy Car Maintenance Skills You Should Know
If you’ve never dreamed of becoming a mechanic, there are still some basic car maintenance skills you should have in your repertoire if you own your own vehicle or drive someone else’s. These handy skills won’t keep you from requiring the services of a professional...
7 Ways to Prevent Hydroplaning This Monsoon Season
It’s officially summer here in Arizona and you know what that means … HOT weather, Monsoon Season, and wet driving conditions that could lead to hydroplaning or decreased visibility. Instead of complaining about the weather and wishing it were different, let’s talk...
5 Tips to Improve Transmission Performance and Avoid Costly Repairs
If you’re looking to improve your vehicle’s transmission performance, you’ll find that the best medicine is some routine maintenance and a little extra TLC. Some of these things must be handled by your trusted auto mechanic but others have more to do with how you...
6 Common Symptoms of an Engine Vacuum Leak
There’s one dashboard warning light that most vehicle owners dread - the check engine light! Sometimes, the light takes you completely by surprise because your vehicle didn’t exhibit any signs of malfunction. Other times, you notice something different about its...
Your Summer Preventative Maintenance Car Care Checklist
While the dates on the calendar indicate it’s still officially spring, hot summer-like weather is already here. And, that has us thinking about summer preventative maintenance for your vehicle. Preventative maintenance any time of year is something you should...
5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Car’s Performance
Thanks to today’s high new car prices and a shortage of used cars available for purchase, more people are choosing to hang onto the vehicle they already have. But, how can you improve your car’s performance so you get the most out of it and also help it to last...