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Is an Extended Car Warranty Worth the Extra Cost?

Tweet If you purchase a new or used vehicle from a dealership, there’s no question about it … you’ll be asked if you want to also buy an extended car warranty. And, depending on the dealer, you may be coerced into thinking you have to have it in order to fully protect your vehicle. Before you find yourself in […]

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 […]

10 Ways to Recognize a Top Quality Auto Repair Shop

Tweet Whether you’re new to the area, or you’re stranded beside the road with a broken-down vehicle, finding a top-quality auto repair shop is critical. Since your car is likely one of your biggest investments, you want to bring it to someone who truly cares and can service it like a pro. Let’s take a […]

Do You Know the Best Time to Buy a New Car?

Tweet Buying a new car is often one of the most expensive purchases you’ll ever make, second only to paying for your children’s college education or buying a new home. It makes sense, then, to make sure you get the best deal possible and don’t spend any more money than you have to. Too many […]

Don’t Let the Heat Get the Best of Your Car Battery!

Tweet Summer temps have heated up and that means more damage to your car battery than normal. It’s true – cold weather can kill car batteries, but the real damage can occur during extreme heat as we are currently experiencing now. Living in Arizona, you’re probably used to dealing with the effect of high temps on […]

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 […]

Power Steering System Information for Drivers

Tweet Most drivers these days have become so accustomed to their power steering system that they wouldn’t know what to do without it. They admit that they LOVE having it which is why knowing your vehicle, and the systems that drive it, as well as certain parts, can be so beneficial.  When your steering system […]

Used Car Buying – The Best Places to Look!

Tweet There may come a point where you aren’t sure if you want to keep your current vehicle, sell it, buy a new car, buy a used car or get some solid advice from someone who knows… well… cars. At Good Works Auto Repair in Tempe, they are now buying and selling used cars and […]

Pre-Purchase Inspection Means Post-Purchase Confidence

Tweet When you make the decision to buy a used vehicle, you’re making a financial investment no matter how big or small. Whether it is a high-mileage or low-mileage used vehicle, this vehicle has some sort of story behind it. If you’re not looking for surprises or other repairs that come up once the keys […]