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Get a routine service check before winter weather arrives

Here in Arizona, we are fortunate to not have to some of the treacherous driving conditions that other parts of the nation face. We don’t have the icy roads, blizzard conditions, or hail storms damaging vehicles. But after a long hot Southwest summer, there are still some routine service checks an auto repair shop can [...]

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October 15, 2011 in Customer Service, Preventative Maintenance
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Is Your Mechanic ASE Certified, Does It Matter?

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 professionals in all [...]

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August 31, 2010 in Preventative Maintenance
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Are you Road-Trip Ready?

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 Memorial Day and [...]

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July 10, 2010 in Driving Safety, Preventative Maintenance
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The Truth About Car Batteries

Customers often wonder about the differences in car batteries. Why should one battery cost $20 more than the battery next to it? Good Works Auto Repair owner Nathan Merrill explains that lower-quality batteries tend to “sweat” battery acid, which corrodes the surfaces surrounding the battery. This video shows corrosion completely destroying a car’s $450 battery [...]

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February 5, 2010 in Preventative Maintenance
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