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Oil Change FAQs for the Average Vehicle Owner
If you’re a vehicle owner, you likely know the importance of preventative maintenance, such as an oil change, when it comes to helping your car perform at its best. And, regular care can help it last longer. But, do you ever have questions about what maintenance is...
Top 5 Reasons Your Car Won’t Start
Whether you’re in your own driveway or stuck beside the road, it’s just no fun at all when your car won’t start. It’s especially frustrating when you’re already late or you’re out in the middle of nowhere. 5 Possible Reasons Your Car Won’t Start You might not...
Questions to Ask When You Need an Auto Repair Shop
You’re driving down the road and then suddenly, you’re not. Your car decides to call it quits and won’t go any further. As you coast to a safe place at the side of the road, your mind starts filling with questions. What is going to happen now? Where is the nearest...
Are Winter Tires Really Necessary?
The answer to this question is generally affected by where you live, and more importantly, where you drive. In some areas of the country, winter tires, aka snow tires, are a wise investment, while in other areas, they might not even be a consideration at all. ...
Does Your Vehicle Need a Tune-Up?
For most people, buying a vehicle is one of the biggest financial investments they’ll ever make. While it may happen several times during your lifetime, you probably don’t want to do it too frequently, unless you have a lot of extra cash hanging around. ...
Cold Weather and Car Batteries – Do They Get Along?
If you live in Arizona, you likely appreciate the fact that you get to avoid the significant snowfall and seriously cold weather that the northern half of the country gets during the winter. That doesn’t mean you can avoid the cold altogether, however. So how does...
Beware of Corroded Battery Cables and Terminals
If you’re like most people, you rely on your vehicle for everyday use. Without even thinking about it, you hop in, turn the key or push the start button, and away you go. That is, as long as your car is working as intended. With an improperly functioning car battery,...
Do You Need a European Auto Repair Shop?
If you’re the proud owner of a European model vehicle, you’re part of an elite group – one that values the quality, performance, and craftsmanship that a luxury, foreign model has to offer. Unlike many average vehicles, cost is not the primary factor driving the...
A Preventative Maintenance Checklist For Vehicle Owners
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” We’ve all heard that before … but is it really true? Maybe sometimes, but it certainly isn’t a good rule of thumb to follow when it comes to vehicle maintenance. Instead, we recommend listening to this piece of advice: “prevention is...
Who Does it Better? A Dealership or Independent Auto Repair Shop
Okay, we get this all the time. Where should someone (with or even without a warranty) take their vehicle for auto repairs? Is a dealership or an independent auto repair shop better? Maybe the question shouldn’t be WHICH one is better, rather WHY you should consider a...
Hybrid Car Repair Guide
Environmental preservation initiatives have reached the vehicle industry in recent years, with the invention of hybrid cars. As the technology and supporting infrastructure improves, they are gaining popularity among vehicle owners who are both environmentally...
What is the Best Time of Year to Buy a Car?
Everyone loves a great deal. There’s nothing more satisfying than walking away from an important purchase, knowing that you got something of great quality at an awesome price. Sadly, however, many people do not get the same feeling when they buy a car. With high...