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Information about auto repair and preventive maintenance

Category: Preventative Maintenance

Drive on sleep, not on caffeine

Tweet Most of us make it through the day and evening with at least one cup of coffee. In fact, among coffee drinkers the average coffee consumption in the United States is 3.1 cups of coffee per day. Per capita men drink approximately 1.9 cups per day, whereas women drink an average of 1.4 cups […]

87 Octane a Fine Choice

Tweet Your vehicle is an investment and most drivers make an honest attempt to care for it the best they can. Sometimes this means putting a lot of money into it, and sometimes it means just going through the process of preventative maintenance to keep it running smoothly. No matter how you value or care […]

Paid Your Transmission Any Thought Lately?

Tweet If you drive a truck or haul a heavy trailer frequently, you probably pay attention to your transmission. For the rest of the general population, however, the transmission is often simply “out of sight, out of mind”. Transmissions are one of the hardest working parts of your car, and one of the most expensive […]

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day Brings Financial Relief

Tweet With the New Year in full swing, everyone is trying to get back on the right financial track by paying off those Christmas gifts, bills, and big purchases. Many people make lowering their debt a goal with the fresh start of a new year. Financial savings can come in all shapes and forms, but […]

Resolution Facts of the Matter

Tweet This time of the year, we hear the “R” word being thrown around everywhere. No, not repair but rather “resolution.” The New Year is a time to reflect on the previous year and set goals to make changes or improvements to our lives. But how many of us will actually keep our resolutions for […]

Staying out of a slippery situation

Tweet Hy·dro·plane (Spelled [hahy-druh-pleyn] noun, verb, hy·dro·planed, hy·dro·plan·ing.  Also aquaplane. (of a vehicular tire or vehicle) to ride on a film of water on a wet surface with a resulting decrease in braking and steering effectiveness. Hydroplaning here in the Tempe area and most of Arizona doesn’t necessarily mean excessive water, but a different type […]

Holiday Shopping Panic

Tweet Yep, it’s that time of year again. Many of us are still rushing to the malls on our lunch breaks and as soon as work is over in the hopes that we can cross just one more Christmas present off the shopping list. In another week or so, even the most die-hard procrastinators will […]

Shopping For Green

Tweet In today’s world, it’s not uncommon to hear the term “going green” many times in a short time period.  It’s in the media and it often finds its way into our everyday conversations among friends as well.  But what exactly does “going green” mean? In simple terms, “going green” means choosing a lifestyle and […]

Quality Auto Repair Starts Here

Tweet From preventative maintenance to serious vehicle repairs, our Tempe auto repair shop offers quality communicative service and advanced technology to give you the very best work that your vehicle deserves. One of our goals is to prevent serious and expensive auto repairs through our regular service interval schedules, but as some drivers in Palm […]

The Importance of Wheel Alignments

Tweet The holidays are around the corner and for many of us that means road trips to visit family and friends. Before packing up and heading out, there are a few safety items you need to check on your vehicle. While a brake check, tire pressure check, and oil changes are normal items on the “To Do” List, […]