Failed Emissions? Now What?
Tweet As more and more vehicles are found in the metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson areas, there is an increase in air pollution that endangers public health. To improve air quality and reduce vehicle emissions in these areas, ADEQ administers a mandatory vehicle emissions testing and repair program known as Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP). Vehicle emissions […]
Power Steering Failure
Tweet Power steering failure usually happens gradually and can be due to improper maintenance of its parts. There are often warning signs, but knowing what to look for, hear or feel often puts drivers at risk of major repairs because they waited too long to visit their local auto repair shop. Here in Tempe and Mesa, […]
Should you Replace your Shocks?
Tweet Many drivers don’t realize it, but doing a yearly inspection of your vehicle’s shocks should be a routine preventative maintenance item; they are a vital component to vehicle safety. Tires are made up of predominately rubber, and if you have ever taken one off a car you know how bouncy they can be. Now just […]
Water Damage from Flooding
Tweet Flooding is a major event in a person’s life that can cause catastrophic damage to their home, their vehicle and their livelihood. In recent weeks, Arizona has seen heavy rains which have led to road and parking lot flooding. Now that the weather has begun to clear up, it is time to survey the […]
Keeping Things Coolant
Tweet It is no secret that preventative car maintenance and proper vehicle care over the years will make it last longer. When you care for the parts and systems at routine intervals as recommended by the manufacturer and your trusted auto repair shop, you will have a vehicle that performs better and lasts longer, saving you […]
National Car Care Month
Tweet This is not a new topic of conversation for us, but in honor of National Car Care Month, we feel it is appropriate to revisit the importance of preventative maintenance on your vehicles. We don’t just talk about how vital it is, we actually practice it on our own automobiles. This is evidenced by […]
Do I need to change my power steering fluid?
Tweet Even the most mechanically challenged auto owners realize the need to visit their auto repair shop for an oil change a few times a year, but are often clueless as to what other fluids are in their vehicle or what maintenance needs to be done to them. Power steering fluid is one of those often […]
The Hybrid Continues to Make its Mark
Tweet There was a time not too long ago when hybrid vehicles were considered a niche vehicle and many consumers assumed that they would never find their place in the mainstream automotive industry. Considering the variety of hybrid vehicles we see on a daily basis in our Hybrid Shop, that mindset has obviously changed significantly over […]

