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Answers to Your Timing Belt FAQs

Tweet If you’re a punctual person, you probably like to be in time for every appointment, event, or function. Guess what? So does your vehicle! That is … its engine likes to be in time. And it can be, thanks to a properly functioning timing belt. What does a timing belt do? Located within your […]

Engine Control Module Frequently Asked Questions

Tweet These days, you’d have to be living in a bubble to not be affected by computers in some way. Even our home appliances are becoming more computerized. And, vehicles certainly aren’t exempt from advancements in technology either. Let’s take a look at the computer that functions as your vehicle’s brain. It’s officially known as […]

Myth-Busting Winter Tires – Do You Really Need Them?

Tweet Many people who live in areas where winter brings snow and ice readily agree that winter tires are an essential part of winter preparedness. Others feel like they’re ready to roll in any weather with their premium all-season tires. Who’s right, anyway? Are winter tires really necessary? Winter tire myths To answer this question, […]

Is Getting a Tune-Up a Thing of the Past?

Tweet Unless you’re driving a car that’s 20 years old or older, the answer to the question is “yes” – modern vehicles no longer require a tune-up at regular intervals. Traditionally, getting a tune-up meant taking your vehicle to a knowledgeable mechanic. He would listen to and make adjustments to the vehicle’s engine, bring it […]

Is Cold Weather Affecting Your Battery?

Tweet If you’re a northern snowbird who migrates to Arizona for the winter, you probably appreciate the state’s overall lack of snowfall and cold weather. Depending on where you settle in for the winter, however, you could still see some of that white stuff and some colder temperatures. Consequently, it’s good to know how the […]

5 Reasons to Take Your European Vehicle to a Specialist For Repairs

Tweet Taking your vehicle to the repair shop for preventative maintenance or needed repairs is a lot like taking a loved one to the doctor.   When it comes to health care, sometimes it feels like there’s a doctor for everything – heart, lungs, ears, you name it. There’s a good reason for this, however. […]

A Vehicle Owner’s Preventative Maintenance Checklist

Tweet Organized people love a list. It helps them get more done, and feel more accomplished when they check something off as being completed.   If you’re a vehicle owner, you should love a list, too … a preventative maintenance checklist. It might not make you feel productive, but it will help you know what […]

Summer Car Care Tips to Beat the Heat

Tweet Many people look forward to summer and all that warmer weather has to bring – barbeques, pool parties, gardening, and road trips! Summer here in Arizona, however, can see temperatures rise over the 100-degree mark, making it especially important to be prepared to handle the heat.   While you’re stocking up on shorts and […]

10 Common Causes of Poor Gas Mileage

Tweet If your vehicle has you feeling like you have another teenager in the house, causing you to make frequent trips to the gas station to “feed” it, it’s time to take a closer look. While it’s true that there are some causes of poor gas mileage that you can’t control, it’s more likely that […]

What Are the Best Car Care Tips for Spring?

Tweet For many families, spring means planning for family vacations, trips to the cabin, camping excursions, and weekend road trips. Whatever your style, chances are you are getting ready to hit the road. But, what shape is your vehicle in? Have you been performing regular preventative maintenance? Do you think you are due? Spring is […]