Here are a few simple ways to make this winter a better time (some tips for keeping your car or truck in great shape)... Monitor Tire Pressure. It’s always a good idea to check tire pressure regularly because tires will lose some air over time. This is especially important [...]
Our last blog post talked about a question we hear pretty often: "What do I do if the Check Engine light comes on?" Here we'll cover some basic services that may be offered to you by lube or repair businesses. It's good to be informed. Don't buckle under pressure... [...]
When your car's Check Engine warning light comes on, a common response is, “Oh no, what’s this going to cost?”. The light could mean there is a costly problem, like a bad catalytic converter, OR it could be something minor, like a loose gas cap. The catalytic converter is [...]
A recent report tells us people value a service that provides: 1. "Speed and Convenience" 2. "Done for You" 3. "An Awesome Experience" We can help with ALL 3 of those! HERE'S HOW to get the World's Easiest and Fastest Oil Change: Call us or use the Schedule Appointment [...]
The National Insurance Crime Bureau says a car is stolen every 45 seconds in the US. In 2007 metro Phoenix was one of the top car theft areas in the country. As of 2018 we’d dropped to 94th, a great improvement, but thousands of cars and trucks are still [...]
There are many opinions and articles out there on conventional vs. synthetic blend vs. full synthetic oils. Here’s some good info to start with: Full synthetic oils need lower levels of viscosity index “improvers”, which are the oil components most vulnerable to thermal and mechanical degradation as the oil [...]
Driving a vehicle with an overheated engine can do serious damage. Here's an article on how to cool it off: http://www.ehow.com/how_1862_cool-down-overheated.html USE CAUTION! You can get burned. You can also ruin the engine, as explained here: http://www.ehow.com/list_7379535_dangers-driving-overheated-car_.html The bottom line: If you're not confident you can handle an overheated [...]
1. Turn It into a Kiddie Car (like the Ferrari in the photo). 2. Ignoring Your Car’s Sounds If you pay attention, your car can often tell you exactly what needs fixing. For example, those squealing brakes mean you need new pads, and if you ignore that sound, eventually [...]
If you like the idea of waiting a little longer before diving deep into a new car loan, here are 9 simple things that'll help a lot: 1. Service your car at least as well as the Owner's Manual recommends, or even better. 2. Change the oil every 5,000 [...]
Over $4,000 for a fuel system repair? Yes. For the second time in the last few months, we have heard from someone that they had to spend that much on their late model diesel truck. Why? Well, here’s some helpful info: From the NAPA Auto Parts website: “Today’s fuel [...]
