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Auto Service: Spending More Time and Money at the Pump?
Poor gas mileage, or fuel economy, could be coming from a number of different places, some of which don't get talked about enough. The number one place to start your search should obviously be your tire pressure, but air filters, oxygen sensors, or a shoddy fuel...
Time for a Tuneup: Find an Auto Mechanic
Your vehicle's transmission can be a real head-scratcher? What does that do again? In the simplest terms, your transmission changes gears in a way similar to the way that a multi-speed bicycle changes gears...only with more moving parts. A Transmission Gives Power...
Car Repair Shops Near Me: This is How to Decide
Asking around, there seems to be some confusion about the differences between tire rotations and wheel alignments. When you factor in tire pressure and the ideal amount of tire tread (the ridges and grooves on the surface of your tires) for optimal traction, most...
A Regular Oil Change is Essential
A regular oil change lubricates your engine in the short term and provides long-term protection by actually cleaning your engine's parts as it goes about its business of taking you from point A to point B. A good synthetic oil will actually hold accumulated junk so...
Getting Vehicle Maintenance at an Auto Garage
Routine auto maintenance could be likened to going to the doctor once a year for an annual physical, but that analogy is a bit misleading. The reason is that auto maintenance addresses problems on the spot thanks to electronic diagnostic tools and can actually fix...
What Could Your Check Engine Light Actually Mean?
The vast majority of vehicle owners aren't entirely sure how to respond to a check engine light that suddenly comes on. What's the best response? A shrug, mild concern, or something that really gets the heart racing and focuses the mind? The Catch-all of Indicators ...
Auto Care Tips for a Long Road Trip Ahead
Going on a road trip or enjoying one last hurrah before summer's up can be an exhilarating way to spend a vacation. Who's got the sunscreen? Where's the map? Those are popular questions. A much-less-common question is, "who's prepped the car for all of this driving?"...
More Reasons to Get that Tune Up ASAP
Simply waiting for the check engine light to insistently flash on your dashboard isn't enough these days to sidestep car troubles. Slight vibrations in your steering wheel or brakes that grind and become less effective are surefire, though sometimes subtle, signs that...
Regular Muffler Inspection
Mufflers will break down in due time just like every other car component. However, you might not have any idea your muffler is malfunctioning unless you take your vehicle to our shop for an inspection at regularly scheduled intervals. If your muffler does not function...
Fleet Vehicle Maintenance is Truly Worth it
If you own or manage a fleet of vehicles, it is imperative these automobiles are maintained with regularity. The mechanical failure of one or several vehicles in your fleet will make it difficult, if not impossible, to maximize your company's profitability. All Around...
Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair
Today's automobiles are essentially well-protected computers on wheels. Your car, SUV or truck's engine controls are of the utmost importance. If your vehicle's “check engine” light is illuminated or if there is any other problem with the engine, do not take to the...
Why on the Go Moms Should Check Engine Light
If you are a mom who wears numerous hats then you might have several weekly events to attend with your kids. If this is the case then now is the time to check engine light before your vehicle decides to call it quits while you are on the road. There is no need to sit...