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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 […]

Top 6 Tips to Keep Your Family Happy on a Road Trip

The Holidays are here, and soon it will be time to back up the family car and hit the open road – or they very crowded road with lots of traffic. If you’re taking a lengthy road trip this year, make sure you take a look at these six tips to help keep your family […]

Vehicle Maintenance: Why Saving Money Now Will Cost You Later

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 […]

Is Your Vehicle Car Pool Ready?

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 […]

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 […]

3 Common Vehicle Service Myths: Tire Pressure, Brake Fluid & Coolant

When it comes to servicing your vehicle, there are a lot of myths out there. At West Automotive Group, we’re here to help you fight through the auto repair fog and determine the best ways to care for your car! Below we have outlined three common vehicle service myths about your car’s coolant, brake fluid […]