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How to Communicate Better with Your Automotive Technician

We hear it all the time, “It’s just making this funny noise.” When your vehicle is acting up, there are things you can do to help your ASE Certified automotive technician accurately and efficiently diagnose your vehicle. Our best advice? Be descriptive. Use adjectives to describe the sound, noise or feeling your vehicle is experiencing. […]

5 Tips & Tricks to Keep Your Car’s Transmission Healthy

Automatic transmission issues can take place in numerous forms. Each symptom can have a number of probable causes, some involving extensive repairs and some only needing an alteration or minimal service. Here are some simple precautions you can take to keep your transmission in tip-top shape. 1. Schedule routine maintenance. This is vital to the […]

Is Your Car’s Air Conditioning Ready for Summer?

You’ve got your grill fired up, your pool gear ready and your beach trips planned, but is your car as ready for the warm summer weather as you are? You vehicle’s air conditioning doesn’t get much use over the winter months, so many people will find upon firing it up that it isn’t working the […]

Is It Worth It to Buy an Extended Car Warranty?

So you’re just about finished buying your new or used car when the salesman hits you with the question “would you like to purchase our extended new car warranty?” Hold the phone – you hadn’t even given that any thought. Is it worth the money to buy the extended warranty? Will it cover the things […]

4 Tips for Buying A Used Car

Used cars can often be hidden treasures. Low prices on sparkling and seemingly rarely driven vehicles seem like a dream come true. But how do you know that the used car doesn’t have an accident-filled past or hidden mechanical issues that could cost you later? Here are a few tips to use when purchasing a […]

Are Your Brakes Safe? 4 Sign Your Car Needs Brake Repair Services

When it comes to your vehicle’s brakes, you don’t want to mess around. Your car’s brakes are its lifeline – and yours! They literally keep you from crashing into the vehicle, deer, shopping cart, basketball, crazy squirrel, or whatever else might cross your path. Brake safety starts with being able to determine if your car […]