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Catalytic Converter Theft On the Rise & How to Prevent It
Turn on the news these days and you’re likely to hear yet another story about catalytic converter theft. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the rate of theft increased by an astonishing rate of 325 percent in the U.S. between 2019 and 2020 … that’s...
How Often Should You Wash Your Car?
Answers From Your Tempe Auto Experts At our Tempe auto repair shop, we get all kinds of car-related questions from our customers. That’s because they know we’re always willing to give a straightforward and honest answer. We often hear questions like: ...
How Does Car Color Affect Accident Risk?
You may think that driving an older vehicle or a high mileage car could put you at a greater risk for an accident. Unless those vehicles are also in poor condition, however, they could be just as safe as a newer model. So, what does matter? According to some research,...
Are You Paying Above Sticker Price For a New Car?
If you’ve visited a car dealership lately, you may have arrived with the hopes and dreams of a new vehicle but left with sticker shock. With the average new car sticker price sitting right around $45,000, it’s going to cost a chunk of change to purchase a new vehicle...
6 Tips to Extend the Life of Your Transmission
Did you know that a transmission repair, rebuild, or replacement could cost you anywhere from $1200 to $5000? Of course, the actual amount depends on your vehicle's make and model, type of transmission, and the extent of the damage. If you are curious as to what type...
4 Big Benefits of a Local Auto Repair Shop
There’s no question about it - the COVID-19 pandemic was tough on a lot of small businesses. And, the auto repair industry was no exception. There have been a number of local auto repair shops that have sold out to national chains in recent weeks and months. While...
5 Ways to Keep Your High Mileage Car Running Smoothly
Think you have a high mileage car? You might want to rethink your definition of ‘high mileage’ once you know that the current Guinness Book of World Records holder has 3.25 MILLION miles! While that is impressive, that doesn’t make your high mileage car with 100,000+...
4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Tires
Tires … they’re not fancy, they’re not very exciting, but they are super important. While you probably take them for granted most of the time, they are the key to driving safely and keeping your vehicle on the road. Depending on their size, style, and...
Debunking 4 Car Preventative Maintenance Myths
Everyone has an opinion these days. But, the truth is, most opinions aren’t facts, no matter how much people believe them. In fact, you’ve probably heard your share of car preventative maintenance myths … we sure have. Let’s take a look at a few of them so you can...
Are There Car Repairs You Should NOT Do Yourself?
These days, the internet is full of how-to videos for just about everything, including car repairs. We even have some online videos ourselves to help teen drivers learn about basic car maintenance. However, what you won’t find on our website is how to do car repairs...
Do You Know What These 5 Car Smells Mean and How They May Indicate Something Is Seriously Wrong?
Did you know that how your car smells could indicate that something is seriously wrong? If you’ve been a vehicle owner for very long, you’re probably familiar with different car sounds and what they could mean. But, how about car smells? Once that new car odor has...
What Do the Numbers On Your Tires Mean?
It's not something you notice every day, but have you ever thought about the letters and numbers on your tires? Although they might look Greek to you, they actually do have meaning. Why Are There Letters and Numbers on Your Tires? Ultimately, the markings...