Category Archives: Auto Maintenance

Does My New Car Have to Return to the Dealership for Routine Auto Maintenance?

We have talked to so many people lately that didn’t know they have a Dealership Alternative, we thought it would be worth reposting this information we shared last year: You are NOT required to bring your new car back to … Continue reading

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Working in the Auto Repair Industry

So many people have asked me why I am working in the auto repair industry and what brought me here, so here is a part of my story!

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Maintain Your Vehicle; Save Money

I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to keep up with your vehicle’s routine maintenance services! Watch my video below where I share my thoughts! Auto Maintenance“> Just as it is wise to take good care of our bodies, … Continue reading

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Guide to Buying a Used Car

If you have an older car that needs a lot of work to keep it running, you may be thinking about buying a new one. When that is not financially possible for you, a good alternative is to buy a … Continue reading

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Tires On Cars Should Not Bounce!

A new customer recently called us whose friend had observed his vehicle’s tires bouncing “like basketballs” down the freeway! He wondered if this was dangerous. Yes, this could very well become a dangerous situation. If your vehicle’s tires are not … Continue reading

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New Car? Or Save Money & Keep the One You Have?

This was first posted a little over a year ago; I think it is worth reposting here to remind us all how to get the most from one of our biggest investments — our cars! For many of us today, … Continue reading

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Air Conditioning in a Car: When It Doesn’t Blow Cold Enough

If someone’s air conditioner is not blowing cold enough, we are often asked if it’s because they are low on refrigerant, and will adding more refrigerant to the system solve the problem?  Our answers? Not necessarily, and No! There are … Continue reading

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Keep Your Air Conditioner (and Yourself) Healthy

Summer is finally making its appearance with longer and warmer days! Having an air conditioner in your car that is working the way it should suddenly becomes more important.  One of our customers recently came to us because when he … Continue reading

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“Cheap” Mobile Automotive Services: Be Careful

I recently learned from one of our customers that there are ads being run in some of the online classified sites for “cheap”, mobile brake services. Apparently these ads tout coming out to your home or place of business and … Continue reading

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Preventive Auto Maintenance: Fluid Changes with the Seasons

As our weather changes along with the seasons,  it’s a good time to check coolant and brake fluids.  Why? The fluids in your cooling system, power steering system, automatic transmission, and brake system are all products which go through temperature … Continue reading

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