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...
by Dale Johnson | Dec 11, 2018 | Brakes, Car Maintenance, Clutch, Oil Change, Vehicle Repair, Winter Maintenance
Checking under the hood of your vehicle is only natural. You’re curious to see what goes on under there. This is an interesting time really – there’s a YouTube video about repairing just about anything, but the world (including cars…and...
by Dale Johnson | Nov 7, 2018 | Auto Mechanic, Brakes, Car Maintenance, Projects, Vehicle Repair, Winter Maintenance
Brake inspection is a critical maintenance process for your vehicle. If your braking system is compromised or in general poor condition, your car or truck will not perform as expected. You might experience handling issues, and your personal safety might be compromised...
by Dale Johnson | Nov 1, 2018 | Car Maintenance, Projects, Vehicle Repair, Winter Maintenance
Some of your vehicle’s dashboard warning lights are self-explanatory. You might see “Change Engine Oil” or a battery icon, for instance. What about the most common one, though? The “Check Engine Light” can mean about a dozen different things. Get to your auto repair...
by Dale Johnson | Oct 3, 2018 | Brakes, Car Maintenance, Oil Change, Tune up, Vehicle Repair, Winter Maintenance
The symbols that occasionally light up on your dashboard are nothing to ignore. While some symbols are fairly innocuous and easily fixed (e.g., a gas cap symbol that indicates a loose cap) others can indicate serious car problems that require a professional scanning...