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Information about auto repair and preventive maintenance

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Electric Cars in 2014

Tweet It is true that hybrid vehicles have yet to gain the popular vote, instead they have been more of a niche vehicle, owned by few and doubted by many. However, with several luxury automakers releasing hybrid vehicles of their own in 2014, things are about to change.  In fact, 2014 may prove to be […]

Old Tires May be a Ticking Time Bomb

Tweet   Old tires are a serious problem and are often under-reported and lack awareness. It is probably the most serious threat to your life when it comes to your vehicle and to the millions of other drivers world-wide. Even if you are mostly a city-driver who only makes short trips, tire failure can still affect you. […]

Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs

Tweet Car repairs can be expensive and the longer you wait to have repairs or maintenance done on your vehicle, the more the bill will probably go up. Some systems in your vehicle work within one another and multiple parts can be affected when something is not working properly. Auto – and financial – experts all agree […]

Caring for the Outside of Your Vehicle

Tweet We tend to focus on what is important to maintain under the hood of your vehicle, but it is also vital to properly care for the outside as well. The most important thing is to communicate with your trusted auto repair shop because there are hundreds of products on the market and choosing one […]

Overheated Engines – So Not Cool

Tweet There is nothing cool about driving a vehicle and having it overheat. Not only could it become a dangerous situation, but it also is quite a hassle when you are trying to get somewhere. Overheating could be caused by anything that decreases the cooling systems ability to absorb, transport, and dissipate heat. For example, […]

Don’t Be a Serpentine Statistic

Tweet Every day we hear plenty of statistics, but we would like to throw one more your way; Twenty percent of vehicles on the road today need a serpentine belt replacement. And while this may not be one of the most common vehicle problems, a worn belt can not only break without warning, it can […]

Tips for Repair Shop Experiences

Tweet Just like a bad food at a restaurant or an awful haircut, too many people have had less than positive experiences at auto repair shops . We suggest you come see us next time you need your vehicle serviced, or at least follow these dos and don’ts of auto repair put together in an […]

4th of July – National Holiday and Car Theft Season?

Tweet Most of us associate the 4th of July with parades, fireworks, BBQs, and American flags. But according to a recent article from AOL Autos, Independence Day also marks the start of a busy season for automobile thieves.  We want to remind you to you that thieves get busy during the summer months, especially July […]

Engine Health and Troubleshooting Goes a Long Way

Tweet So you go out to the driveway, turn over the ignition, and your car won’t start. What could it be? The battery? The engine? The gas you bought? It could be a number of things related to your engine and knowing what your engine does and troubleshooting with your trusted repair shop could help […]

Tell-Tale Signs Your Battery Might Be Dying

Tweet It can happen anywhere. In the driveway, at the grocery store, at your sister’s wedding. It can happen anytime, day or night, and as close or far away as it happens. That’s right, a dead car battery. As we find ourselves getting closer to the Spring Break road trip, it is critical to have […]