Tweet Do you need a tune up? Tune-ups today are different from those just a couple decades ago. When it comes to today’s vehicles, a tune-up is most likely a response to some type of drivability issue you’re experiencing based on a number of symptoms. Whether you feel that your vehicle is getting hard to start, your […]
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 […]
Driving Laws for School Zones
Tweet September means football season returns, pumpkin-flavored everything, and kids head back to school. While many districts here in Arizona go to school year round, all of us here at Good Works Auto Repair thought that it would be a good idea to review our State’s traffic laws for busses and school zones. Keeping our […]
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 […]
Replacing Your Fuel Filter
Tweet The effects of replacing a fuel filter appropriately could end up saving you hundreds of dollars down the road. Our recent video shows the ins and outs of fuel filter replacement and the costly and dangerous consequences of ignoring this preventative maintenance service. The technicians at Good Works Auto Repair understand the importance of a clean […]