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How Much to Fix It?
Information about auto repair and preventive maintenance
Finding a good auto repair facility is always a concern, especially when your vehicle breaks down. Just who do you trust with the second largest investment of your life? It is important to look for the Blue Seal of Excellence or an ASE Certification.
ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) tests and certifies automotive [...]
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August 31, 2010 in Preventative Maintenance Tagged A/C Maintenance, car battery, Cooling System
It is hot outside and you think you can escape the heat by getting in your car and going somewhere. Unfortunately, you don’t get far before you find out that your car only blows hot air and steam rolls out from under your hood. Been there done that before? Many of us have. [...]
You may be familiar with the basic car terminology when it comes to keeping up with the maintenance. Oil changes, tire rotations, fluids, tire pressure, and many more are common everyday language for any of us who drive a car. Slightly less common, but just as important, are the differentials on your vehicle. Differentials are [...]
Summer is here and so is the season of road-tripping. With warmer weather and longer daylight hours many people bid farewell to the winter blues by hitting the highways for some road-trip therapy. According to Road and Travel, most aren’t aware that this is actually the most dangerous time. The period between [...]
July 10, 2010 in Driving Safety, Preventative Maintenance
Tagged car battery, fuel economy, oil change, Tire Maintenance
Tagged car battery, fuel economy, oil change, Tire Maintenance
The most important piece of real estate on your car is those four small contact points that grip the road – the one you know as your tires. Those few square inches of rubber determine just about everything. Tires harness the engine’s power, allow the brakes to do their job, and determine how [...]
If you have ever NOT had air conditioning in your car on a hot summer day, you know what a big difference a little cool air makes. The single best way to know if your car’s air conditioner is not functioning properly is if it isn’t able to generate an air temperature significantly less [...]
Our automobiles are truly amazing machines that are expected to function in rain, snow, wind and good weather too. A well maintained vehicle speaks volumes about the owner; more importantly, it will not desert us when we need it most. We rely on our vehicles to get us everywhere and we [...]
April 15, 2010 in Improve Gas Mileage, Preventative Maintenance, Vehicle Emissions Inspection
Tagged fuel economy, oil change, Vehicle Emissions
Tagged fuel economy, oil change, Vehicle Emissions
Fuel price is often the reason we buy low octane fuel instead of buying mid-grade or high octane fuel. Instead of buying because of the price, we should consider a few other good reasons. All vehicles have an owner’s manual that tells what fuel is recommended for that particular vehicle. [...]
April 1, 2010 in Improve Gas Mileage, Money Saving Tips, Preventative Maintenance
Tagged fuel economy
Tagged fuel economy
New car sticker shock sends many of us shopping for previously-owned cars, but there is a measure of risk that accompanies purchasing a used car. What if that car is barely hanging together and is ready to fall apart? Or, on a more positive note, the car is in perfect condition and worth every penny [...]
March 18, 2010 in Money Saving Tips, Preventative Maintenance
Tagged pre-purchase inspection, used cars
Tagged pre-purchase inspection, used cars
Finding a reputable auto repair facility can be daunting in a city the size of Tempe or Mesa where service stations abound and very few of us know our neighbors well enough to ask for a referral. Fortunately, there are still honest people who are committed to honest business practices, right here in our neighborhood.
In [...]