by Dale Johnson | Dec 19, 2019 | Tune up, Vehicle Repair, Winter Maintenance
Santa’s sleigh is right around the corner, and that means that your own vehicle might be over/due for vehicle maintenance. Regular vehicle maintenance, driving more cautiously, checking your tire tread and air pressure, and keeping a winter emergency kit on...
by Dale Johnson | Oct 2, 2019 | Vehicle Repair, Winter Maintenance
When you stop to think about it, your vehicle is as much powered by electricity as an internal combustion engine. Your vehicle’s electrical system consists mainly of your battery, the alternator, and the starter. When vehicle electrical issues arise due to these...
by Dale Johnson | Mar 13, 2019 | Car Maintenance, Tune up, Winter Maintenance
You might hear the names “auto repair shop” and “auto body shop” and think they’re synonymous. After all, your vehicle has a chassis and that should be included under auto repair, right? Ah, you would think so, but the truth turns out to...
by Dale Johnson | Feb 27, 2019 | Brakes, Car Maintenance, Winter Maintenance
You might have been told to hit the brakes and stop in for routine maintenance before…but what if your brakes aren’t working as well as they should be. Well, for starters, a brake inspection should always be a part of your routine maintenance. A brake...
by Dale Johnson | Jan 2, 2019 | Brakes, Car Maintenance, Oil Change, Tune up, Vehicle Repair, Winter Maintenance
Your transmission might be automatic, but it doesn’t automatically take care of itself. You’ll need the occasional transmission service to keep those gears shifting smoothly. Signs you need a transmission flush or full service session could be a bad smell, grinding...
by Dale Johnson | Dec 20, 2018 | Car Maintenance, Tire Rotation, Vehicle Repair, Winter Maintenance
Getting a wheel alignment about once a year is a really good practice to fall into. Wheel alignment is part of your standard vehicle maintenance and is normally done when you have your tires rotated. Those two things are a little different. Having your tires...