Why Auto Repair Phone Quotes Don’t Work
Tweet Any financially savvy person knows that it is important to know the cost of something before committing to purchasing. While this is certainly true, there are some goods and services where an absolute price is impossible to determine beforehand; automotive repair is one of those things. There are so many variables when it comes to […]
Why a Relationship with Your Mechanic is Important
Tweet Let’s face it, if you own an automobile, you will sooner or later find yourself looking for an auto repair shop at some point or another. There are literally thousands of parts on a vehicle and eventually, over time something is going to go haywire and you will need to get it repaired. Oftentimes, […]
Signs of a Worn Wheel Bearing
Tweet According to Toyota, there are roughly 30,000 different parts on an individual car … yes you read that correctly, THIRTY THOUSAND parts! It is no wonder then that automotive maintenance is such an important component of car ownership. Many of these parts are designed to last the lifetime of the vehicle, however there are […]
Funny Noises from Your Car? Don’t laugh yet!
Tweet One day you’re driving along and your vehicle seems fine and the next you start hearing strange noises coming from inside, behind or underneath. No matter what type of noise you hear – clicking, ticking, popping or screeching – you’ll need to get it to a trusted auto repair shop for a diagnosis and some […]
Breaking Down Out of Town
Tweet As if the holidays aren’t stressful enough when you’re traveling out of town – imagine breaking down and not knowing why or where to bring your vehicle! The added costs of vehicle repairs around the holidays are enough to make anyone go crazy. According to AAA, travel breakdowns around the holidays are more common […]
Tune-Ups Today
Tweet Do you need a tune up? Tune-ups today are different from those just a couple decades ago. When it comes to today’s vehicles, a tune-up is most likely a response to some type of drivability issue you’re experiencing based on a number of symptoms. Whether you feel that your vehicle is getting hard to start, your […]
Is an Oxygen Sensor Necessary?
Tweet An internal combustion engine is actually a fairly simple concept; combustion, otherwise known as burning, is the chemical process inside an engine where the ignition of a fuel and oxygen mixture creates energy for the engine to run. This combustion, however, requires a precise ratio of fuel to oxygen in order for the engine […]
Buying a Used Hybrid Battery – Know the Truths and the Risks
Tweet Buying a used anything is risky these days, but when it comes to buying a used hybrid battery, you really need to know what you’re getting into. Most people who buy a used battery are looking to save some money and improve the performance of their hybrid because its power and efficiency is probably […]
Driving Laws for School Zones
Tweet September means football season returns, pumpkin-flavored everything, and kids head back to school. While many districts here in Arizona go to school year round, all of us here at Good Works Auto Repair thought that it would be a good idea to review our State’s traffic laws for busses and school zones. Keeping our […]