Navigating Valley Freeway Nicknames Around Phoenix, AZ
Tweet Nestled in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Phoenix, AZ, boasts not only stunning landscapes but also a network of highways that connect its vibrant communities. Beyond the standard numerical identifiers on the map, these roadways have earned distinctive nicknames that often confuse people who aren’t Phoenix-area locals. Whether you’re embarking on […]
Don’t Let Catalytic Converter Theft Happen to YOU!
Tweet If you thought that catalytic converter theft had gone away, think again. In fact, according to some sources, the number of thefts is actually continuing to increase. In a recent report from Carfax, it was announced that 153,000 catalytic converters were stolen in 2022 alone. Totals previously reported by other sources were lower […]
7 Ways to Stop Catalytic Converter Theft
Tweet Catalytic converter theft is on the rise across the country so if you haven’t heard about it in your area yet, give it time! In fact, the National Insurance Crime Bureau reported a 325 percent increase in catalytic converter theft in the U.S. between 2019 and 2020. Even here in sunny Tempe, AZ we’ve […]
What Makes a Female Friendly Auto Repair Shop?
Tweet There has been a focus lately on finding female friendly auto repair shops, and for good reasons. Historically, auto repair has been solidly in the “man camp” but all of that is changing; female customers make up 60% – 70% of repair shop clients these days. Women today make more than half of […]
Increase in Cost of Car Ownership Once Again
Tweet Each year, AAA looks at the cost of driving a sedan in the United States and whether or not those costs have increased. Based on things like insurance premiums, automotive maintenance and auto repairs, and even fuel prices, they help drivers to learn the true cost of car ownership and what to expect for […]
Cars Damaged by Dust Storms in Arizona
Tweet If you’re new to Arizona, then you may or may not have experienced a dust storm. If you’ve been a resident for a long time, then you probably have. Many of our customers come in to our auto repair shop because they’re concerned about the damage that their vehicle may have suffered after a dust […]
Monsoon Madness!
Tweet When you live in Arizona, New Mexico or many other places in the Southwest, you know that monsoons and flash floods can threaten you at any time during the warmer months. It is one thing when you’re protected being inside, but when you’re driving and a monsoon comes through, it can threaten your safety. […]
Driverless Technology – The Future of Automobiles?
Tweet There’s no question about it, technology is fascinating, and with each technological advance there seems to be another one right behind it, pushing the boundaries of conventional wisdom. We have long dreamed about the day that automobiles would drive themselves, and while this technology seemed to be somewhere in the nebulous future, the reality is […]