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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Earth Day is almost here once again, April 22, and many people are thinking about how they can participate this year. Many people understand the importance of recycling, but not as many know how much of an impact our cars have on the environment! On this Earth Day, everyone should make it a point to […]
Be honest…how often do you get a wheel alignment? Do you just do it when you buy a new set of tires? Do you ignore your mechanic when he suggests that it’s about time for you to rotate your tires and align your wheels? We find that many people know they should get a wheel […]
Are there any vehicle maintenance services that you’re putting off right now? Many people will put of taking care of their car because they don’t want to spend the money on it right now, don’t see the value or just don’t believe their mechanic when they recommend an auto repair or maintenance service. Let’s start […]
It’s that time of year again when we switch from the swimming pool to the car pool. Now that school is back in session, are you sure that your vehicle is safe and ready to carry your most precious cargo? In this weeks “Ask the Auto man” segment we look at what you can do […]
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 […]
Who says you have to rough it when you go camping? Certainly not the people over at Mercedes-Benz! Mercedes-Benz is set to debut their new luxury camper van at this year at the upcoming Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf, Germany. The new Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo luxury camper sleeps 4 and has a working kitchenette. Introducing […]
Does it seem like a tank of gas just isn’t getting you as far as it used to? Chances are, it’s not. Your car’s engine works hard each time you start your vehicle, and over time air and fuel deposits can build up inside it. This buildup makes it harder for your engine to perform […]
