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Navigating Valley Freeway Nicknames Around Phoenix, AZ

Tweet   Nestled in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Phoenix, AZ, boasts not only stunning landscapes but also a network of highways that connect its vibrant communities. Beyond the standard numerical identifiers on the map, these roadways have earned distinctive nicknames that often confuse people who aren’t Phoenix-area locals.   Whether you’re embarking on […]

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 […]

Exploring the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Tweet Driving while intoxicated is a well-known driving hazard and one that kills many people each year. Perhaps less well-known is another issue – distracted driving. Since the emergence of cell phones, there has been a lot of focus on cell phone use while driving. In fact, many states have banned hand-held cell phone use by […]

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 […]

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 […]

Potholes – Damaging and Disastrous

Tweet What do you get when you mix a lot of rain water, colder temperatures, traffic and a cracked section of asphalt? A recipe for disaster – potholes! Often unavoidable, potholes can wreak havoc on car tires, wheels, alignment and suspension, causing drivers to spend millions of dollars every year to repair the damage. The […]

Free Courtesy Checks for Everyone!

Tweet Did you know that each time you visit Good Works Auto Repair, you’ll get a FREE courtesy check on your vehicle? That’s right, FREE! It may not seem like anything special, but it includes an inspection of just enough where you’ll know that your vehicle is running well, you’re safe on the roads and […]

Differential Repair to Keep You Moving Smooth

Tweet Your wheels go different speeds and different distances, so the differential system in your vehicle is vital. Locked up wheels and other problems that arise aren’t going to get you very far. How the Rear Differential Works The name is descriptive; it can distribute different kinds of speeds to wheels especially during a turn. […]

Shocks and Struts: Questions and Answers

Tweet You’ve probably seen that old minivan driving down the road, loaded to the max with kids or furniture. When it hits a bump, it continues to bounce up and down long afterward. While the sight may be a common one, and even look amusing, it’s a serious matter as the vehicle most likely needs […]