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The images are gut-wrenching and the stories are horrifying. A car plunging into water could cause panic in any driver or passenger. And the danger is there for numerous reasons that are beyond any humans’ control. Oklahoma City survivor Kevin Chaney said “I was scared to death…” after he lost control of his car and [...]
It’s hard to believe but 47% of adults say they have been guilty of DWT – Driving While Texting. Most of us think it is just something the “young” folks do. It is in part generational, but it is affecting all ages of drivers. Part of the problem is there is [...]
Summer is in full swing. There are graduations, weddings, sporting events, and numerous other outings to attend. You will drive here, drive there, drive everywhere. This time of the year offers the opportunity to relax, enjoy, renew, and refresh the body, mind, and soul. Let’s put forth the [...]
It’s interesting to notice how our taste in cars changes as we age. When we’re young, it’s all about looks and power. Then comes the day when we try to figure out what we need to haul our bikes, camping gear, or kids. Eventually, our needs change again and we start looking for the more [...]
Did you know that choosing an aftermarket part could cost you more in repairs year after year? In basic vehicle repairs there may be little or no difference between a factory made part and an aftermarket part, but in the case of the catalytic converter there is a lot of difference. Because of advances in [...]
This week was National Ground Water Awareness Week, but I wonder, who recognizes that? Overwhelmingly, the answer should be everyone and every business! Nearly 90 percent of municipal water systems rely on groundwater and millions of Americans rely on private wells – and it only takes one person to contaminate the groundwater for a vast [...]
Did you know that keeping your family’s car safe and trustworthy can be easy? I’ve been on a quest to find a reasonable way to make sense of all the news surrounding automobile recalls. Of course we’ve all heard the news about the Toyota recall, but did you know that Ford, Volkswagen, Jeep, and [...]
In a recent interview with Fox 10, Good Works Auto Repair owner Glen Hayward warned that the theft of catalytic converters is on the rise in Arizona. In this struggling economy, even criminals are feeling a new level of desperation and are stealing automotive components that contain precious metals, like the platinum, palladium, and rhodium [...]