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5 Engine Noises You Should Never Ignore

Tweet If your vehicle starts making strange engine noises, it’s time to listen up! Without having an audible voice like humans, making noises is one of the best ways that vehicles can tell their owners that there’s something wrong.   Of course, it’s often tempting to tune out those noises with the hope that they’ll […]

Don’t Let Catalytic Converter Theft Happen to YOU!

Tweet If you thought that catalytic converter theft had gone away, think again. In fact, according to some sources, the number of thefts is actually continuing to increase.   In a recent report from Carfax, it was announced that 153,000 catalytic converters were stolen in 2022 alone. Totals previously reported by other sources were lower […]

Is Maintaining Your Car Better Than Buying A New One?

Tweet Ah, the age-old question … Is maintaining your car a smart financial decision or are you better off buying a new car or a new-to you used vehicle? Truthfully, the right answer depends on your specific situation. While only YOU can ultimately make that choice, we’d like to highlight some important factors that could […]

Key Warning Signs You Need a New Car Battery

Tweet One of the questions we often hear from customers at our Tempe auto repair shop is, “How do I know when to get a new car battery?” Unfortunately, many people wait until their battery fails altogether and they’re left stranded in their driveway, at work, or on the side of the road. That’s not […]

Car Maintenance Skills Every Vehicle Owner Should Have

Tweet When you think of car maintenance skills, your thoughts probably turn to your local auto mechanic. You know, that automotive expert you trust to handle all of your vehicle related concerns. While it’s true that your trustworthy mechanic likely does have some pretty awesome talents and abilities, that doesn’t take you off the hook […]

7 Tips to Help You Save Money and Improve Transmission Performance

Tweet With today’s high gas prices and the cost of everything else going up too, no one wants to face expensive transmission repairs or even a full transmission replacement. Yet, that’s exactly what will happen if you ignore essential routine vehicle maintenance or practice faulty driving habits. Rather than focusing on the negative, however, let’s […]

Engine Vacuum Leak Symptoms and FAQs

Tweet Whether you’re a new car owner or you’ve had your own vehicle for many years, you likely know that when the Check Engine light comes on, it’s time to get your vehicle to your local auto repair shop as soon as possible. But, what exactly makes that dashboard warning light turn on in the […]

7 Ways to Stop Catalytic Converter Theft

Tweet Catalytic converter theft is on the rise across the country so if you haven’t heard about it in your area yet, give it time! In fact, the National Insurance Crime Bureau reported a 325 percent increase in catalytic converter theft in the U.S. between 2019 and 2020. Even here in sunny Tempe, AZ we’ve […]

3 Ways to Avoid Paying Above Sticker Price For a New Vehicle

Tweet With gas prices soaring, almost everyone feels the pinch in their wallets these days. If you decide that now is the time to buy a new car, however, you’re going to feel it even more. That’s because the average new car price is currently around $45,000 and some people are even paying ABOVE sticker […]

Car Color and Accident Risk: The Scientific Connection

Tweet When you’re ready to purchase a used car, or a new one (if you can afford it these days!), what’s the first thing you look at? Are you one of those people that considers car color above everything else? (You just HAVE to have your favorite blue!) Or, do you look at safety features, […]