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Information about auto repair and preventive maintenance

Category: Driving Safety

Potholes – Damaging and Disastrous

Tweet What do you get when you mix a lot of rain water, colder temperatures, traffic and a cracked section of asphalt? A recipe for disaster – potholes! Often unavoidable, potholes can wreak havoc on car tires, wheels, alignment and suspension, causing drivers to spend millions of dollars every year to repair the damage. The […]

Power Steering System Information for Drivers

Tweet Most drivers these days have become so accustomed to their power steering system that they wouldn’t know what to do without it. They admit that they LOVE having it which is why knowing your vehicle, and the systems that drive it, as well as certain parts, can be so beneficial.  When your steering system […]

Suspension System Repair and Maintenance

Tweet You’re driving down the road in your convertible on a warm summer day – hair blowing in the breeze, the radio playing your favorite tunes, and you feel like you’re floating on air. Are you dreaming? No, you’re enjoying the effects of a properly functioning suspension system! What is the suspension system? In automotive […]

Free Courtesy Checks for Everyone!

Tweet Did you know that each time you visit Good Works Auto Repair, you’ll get a FREE courtesy check on your vehicle? That’s right, FREE! It may not seem like anything special, but it includes an inspection of just enough where you’ll know that your vehicle is running well, you’re safe on the roads and […]

Differential Repair to Keep You Moving Smooth

Tweet Your wheels go different speeds and different distances, so the differential system in your vehicle is vital. Locked up wheels and other problems that arise aren’t going to get you very far. How the Rear Differential Works The name is descriptive; it can distribute different kinds of speeds to wheels especially during a turn. […]

Shocks and Struts: Questions and Answers

Tweet You’ve probably seen that old minivan driving down the road, loaded to the max with kids or furniture. When it hits a bump, it continues to bounce up and down long afterward. While the sight may be a common one, and even look amusing, it’s a serious matter as the vehicle most likely needs […]

How to Put Your Best Brakes Forward

Tweet Your brakes are the most essential safety component of your vehicle. They slow you down and stop your vehicle before an accident occurs – at least that’s what properly working braking systems do. This month has been Brake Safety Awareness Month and it’s the perfect time of year to have your brakes inspected for […]

How to Choose the Right Car Seat

Tweet   As parents, we are faced with a multitude of choices every day concerning our children. After all, it is our responsibility to keep our children safe and ensure they are raised to be good, caring, productive individuals in society – easier said than done sometimes! From the day they are born, we have […]

Why You NEED to follow an Oil Change Schedule!

Tweet When it comes to getting an oil change, follow the rules and DON’T be a rebel. Putting off an oil change for thousands of miles over what is recommended is a bad move! It will cause your engine to become clogged, reduce or eliminate oil pressure and have a detrimental impact to the rest […]

Do Your Headlights Let you See at Night?

Tweet None of us really have the power to see what’s ahead of us in life, but we do have the power to see what’s ahead of us on the road. Making sure your headlights are working properly is an important safety feature of your vehicle. Here at Good Works Auto Repair, we believe strongly […]