Is an Oxygen Sensor Necessary?
Tweet An internal combustion engine is actually a fairly simple concept; combustion, otherwise known as burning, is the chemical process inside an engine where the ignition of a fuel and oxygen mixture creates energy for the engine to run. This combustion, however, requires a precise ratio of fuel to oxygen in order for the engine […]
Buying a Used Hybrid Battery – Know the Truths and the Risks
Tweet Buying a used anything is risky these days, but when it comes to buying a used hybrid battery, you really need to know what you’re getting into. Most people who buy a used battery are looking to save some money and improve the performance of their hybrid because its power and efficiency is probably […]
Automotive Recalls: What you Need to Know
Tweet “Record breaking” sounds pretty cool… well until you realize that it is not for something good! This has been the plight of the automotive industry lately; in 2014 they recalled approximately 60 million – yes, 60 MILLION – automobiles, almost double the previous record set almost 10 years ago. It seems like every few […]
Maintaining Your Vehicle’s Warranty
Tweet In order to maintain and preserve the terms of a vehicle’s warranty, manufacturers and dealerships will tell you that auto repairs and routine maintenance services must be done by the dealership. Millions of consumers drive around every day believing this exact statement. However you have the right to choose your dealer and still hold […]
Is Your Vehicle Summer Ready?
Tweet Getting your vehicle prepared for some safe summer driving is just as important as preparing your itinerary. Before you head out on the road for a road-trip style vacation, you may want to get your vehicle into your local auto repair shop for some check-ups and check-overs. Things like tires, fluids, and your cooling […]
Cooling Down Your Cooling System
Tweet AAA states that cooling system failures are one of the leading causes of vehicle breakdowns on the highway. There are many culprits for this problem, but all can usually be attributed to not having preventative maintenance or cooling system flushes done regularly as stated in your owner’s manual. Your car’s coolant degrades over time […]
Failed Emissions? Now What?
Tweet As more and more vehicles are found in the metropolitan Phoenix and Tucson areas, there is an increase in air pollution that endangers public health. To improve air quality and reduce vehicle emissions in these areas, ADEQ administers a mandatory vehicle emissions testing and repair program known as Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP). Vehicle emissions […]
Power Steering Failure
Tweet Power steering failure usually happens gradually and can be due to improper maintenance of its parts. There are often warning signs, but knowing what to look for, hear or feel often puts drivers at risk of major repairs because they waited too long to visit their local auto repair shop. Here in Tempe and Mesa, […]
Auto repair shops with payment plans near me
Good Works Auto Repair in Tempe offers financing and allows you to make payments on your car repairs.
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