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Top 6 Maintenance Tips Every Diesel Owner Should Know
Every driver should know how to check their oil, fill up the windshield washer fluid, or change a tire. But as a diesel owner, there are some other things you should know in order to keep your vehicle in great shape. Today, we’re going to walk you through some...
4 Common Diesel Problems and How to Fix Them
Whether you’re a new diesel driver or you’ve been operating diesel engines for years, it’s important to understand a little bit about common diesel problems you may encounter. After all, the more you know about how your vehicle operates, the better equipped you’ll be...
How to Stretch the Life of Your Older Vehicle
If you’ve been driving an older vehicle for quite some time, no one will blame you for dreaming about a new car. But with today’s high prices for new AND used cars, buying a new or new-to-you vehicle could be more like a nightmare. So, if buying a newer vehicle...
Top 2 Reasons For Auto Repair Shop Delays
Are auto repair shop delays keeping your car in the shop a little longer than you expected? Hopefully not, but if they are, you’re not alone. Shops around the country are experiencing delays and auto repair shops in Arizona are no exception. What exactly is...
7 Best Tips To Retain Your Car’s Resale Value
Used cars lose value, there’s no doubt about it. But some vehicle owners tend to keep their car's resale value pretty high compared to others with similar vehicles. How exactly do they do it? It's simple - they know what to pay attention to while owning the car....
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...