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Information about auto repair and preventive maintenance

Category: Preventative Maintenance

Are Cheap Oil Changes Really a Good Deal?

Tweet Hopefully, you all know the importance of a regular oil change in your vehicles. It is one of the easiest, cheapest and most effective preventative maintenance items you can perform on your vehicle. Not only will it help maintain your vehicle for the long haul, it will ensure that your engine is continuously protected […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cheap oil change? Not the savings you thought!

Tweet We have all been guilty of cutting corners, but how many times has that ever backfired? Have you ever tried to find the cheapest deal on something just to save a few extra bucks – but it wasn’t worth it? If you’re like the rest of us, it’s probably happened once or twice. Something […]

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 […]

Maintaining Your Vehicle’s Warranty

Tweet In order to maintain and preserve the terms of a vehicle’s warranty, manufacturers and dealerships will tell you that auto repairs and routine maintenance services must be done by the dealership. Millions of consumers drive around every day believing this exact statement. However you have the right to choose your dealer and still hold […]