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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Automotive Recalls: What you Need to Know

Tweet “Record breaking” sounds pretty cool… well until you realize that it is not for something good! This has been the plight of the automotive industry lately; in 2014 they recalled approximately 60 million – yes, 60 MILLION – automobiles,  almost double the previous record set almost 10 years ago. It seems like every few […]

Is Your Vehicle Summer Ready?

Tweet Getting your vehicle prepared for some safe summer driving is just as important as preparing your itinerary. Before you head out on the road for a road-trip style vacation, you may want to get your vehicle into your local auto repair shop for some check-ups and check-overs. Things like tires, fluids, and your cooling […]

Replacing Your Fuel Filter

Tweet The effects of replacing a fuel filter appropriately could end up saving you hundreds of dollars down the road. Our recent video shows the ins and outs of fuel filter replacement and the costly and dangerous consequences of ignoring this preventative maintenance service. The technicians at Good Works Auto Repair understand the importance of a clean […]

Cooling Down Your Cooling System

Tweet AAA states that cooling system failures are one of the leading causes of vehicle breakdowns on the highway. There are many culprits for this problem, but all can usually be attributed to not having preventative maintenance or cooling system flushes done regularly as stated in your owner’s manual. Your car’s coolant degrades over time […]

Holiday Travel Includes Car Maintenance

Tweet No one wants to be stuck on the side of a highway when they should be at the dinner table eating Thanksgiving with friends and family. And with AAA predicting the most travel since 2007, there are plenty of drivers who need their cars road trip ready. Our auto repair shop is ready to […]

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 […]