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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...
7 Important Questions to Ask Your Mechanic
If you’re looking for auto repairs and maintenance in Tempe, AZ, we know you have multiple auto repair shops from which to choose. So, how do you choose the best auto repair shop to meet your needs? A good place to start is knowing what questions to ask your mechanic....
6 Car Care Essentials For Fall Car Care Month
The Phoenix area gets almost 300 days of sun each year on average. Combine that with year round warm temperatures and you have the main reason why many people like living here in Arizona. But, all that sun and Arizona’s hot summer temperatures can damage your vehicle...
5 Reasons Why Your Car Won’t Start
Picture this scenario … You woke up before your alarm clock, had a leisurely breakfast, had time to check your favorite social media, and now you’re ready to head out to work. You’re even 10 minutes early! Now, you head out to the garage, hop in the car and...
5 Reasons to Pursue an Automotive Career
Maybe you started playing with Matchbox cars before you could walk. Or, perhaps you love solving problems, working with your hands, and spending a weekend tinkering with your vehicle. Do you love new cars, classic oldies, or pretty much anything on wheels? If any of...
How Often Should You Service Your Vehicle?
How often should you service your vehicle? Just like many other important questions in life, the answer to this question is … ‘it depends.’ Now, before you get frustrated with that response, let’s take a closer look at exactly what we mean by that statement. ...
3 Great Reasons to Get a Pre-Purchase Inspection
You may have heard this on the news … new car prices are on the rise thanks to a global chip shortage. That means that the demand for used cars is high and their prices are rising, too. So, how do you know you’re still getting a great deal if you choose to buy...
Car Prices on the Rise Due to Chip Shortage
For most businesses, 2020 was an incredibly challenging year thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not surprisingly, the auto manufacturing industry wasn’t exempt from this. A variety of factors, including temporary shutdowns and vehicle parts distribution issues, led to...
My ABS Light Is On … What Does It Mean?
The dashboard warning lights found in modern cars are a great feature. Rather than having a major catastrophe and being completely caught by surprise, these lights let you know that something is wrong with your vehicle. Whether it’s the ABS light, check engine light,...
Are These 5 Driving Habits Damaging Your Car?
Jack Canfield, a well-known author and motivational speaker once said, “Your habits will determine your future.” While that may be some great insight into life in general, we’d like to take it a step further … your driving habits will determine your car’s future....
5 Tips For Preventing Distracted Driving
Did you know that distracted driving actually kills people? Even with national events like Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and large organizations like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) spreading the word, the numbers keep rising. In fact,...