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Tag: Cooling System

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 […]

Avoiding the Nightmare of Costly Auto Repairs

Tweet We all know SOMEONE who has had the misfortune of having to pay for major auto repairs. They can suck whatever savings there may be in the bank and then some. Sometimes, expensive auto repairs leave people in credit card debt, other times it leaves them with a vehicle that they cannot afford to […]

Extreme Temperatures: Why is my Car Overheating?

Tweet As many of us know, the hot temperatures here in Arizona can take a toll on our vehicles. Not only can it lead to certain mechanical failures in our cars, but it can also cause an overheated engine. However, what many of us might not know, is that cold weather can also cause issues […]

Overheated Car Creates Many More Problems!

Tweet An overheating engine can be an absolute nightmare, especially if you’re in the middle of a road trip far from home. Once that temperature gauge starts going up, the only thing you can do is hope that getting some air moving will cool it in time. There is also the common fear that your […]

Cooling system failure… totally not cool

Tweet Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles according to one automotive source. Fixing it can range anywhere from a miniature cost to very expensive. It is an important part of vehicle maintenance  to regularly check and replace coolant and have inspections on your cooling system. Regardless of the cost of […]

Save Yourself from the Heat of Cooling System Failure

Tweet According to AAA, cooling system failures are one of the leading causes of vehicle break-downs on the highway. Yet most of these breakdowns can be prevented by the following preventative maintenance by a trusted auto repair shop. Cooling system neglect is cited as a principal reason for mechanical failure of a vehicle. In addition […]

Does your car leave coolant in its parking spot?

Tweet Every vehicle has a cooling system both for the comfort of the passengers but also for the benefit of the engine itself. Engines produce heat while they are running; the cooling system keeps the engine from completely melting down. The water pump is the most important part of the cooling system, without the pump […]

Summer is arriving full speed ahead

Tweet The weather is turning right into summer with warm temperatures getting even warmer. The air conditioners are being turned on full blast to help people cool off. Hopefully most of the cars out there have been serviced recently to ensure the air conditioner will work well all summer. For those that haven’t been serviced […]

Is Your Mechanic ASE Certified, Does It Matter?

Tweet 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 […]

Too Hot to Handle?

Tweet 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. Perhaps […]