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 […]
Invest in Your Car the Right Way
Tweet When you buy a car, you’re making one of the biggest investments of your life, usually second only to a house. After spending all that money, you want to make sure it lasts and you get your money’s worth, right? Putting thousands of dollars into repairs, maintenance and problems along the way ruins your […]
Safe Driving Starts with Vehicle Maintenance
Tweet There are many safe driving tips out there, and they are excellent to follow, but many drivers don’t realize that safe driving actually starts with the car itself! If a vehicle is not safe, then the driver and those around them are not safe either. In fact, at least five percent of all accidents could […]
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 […]
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 […]
Overpaying for Repairs Ends with the Right Repair Shop
Tweet Americans are over-paying for auto repairs for numerous reasons, but the bottom line is that they may not be choosing the right auto repair shop who will give honest recommendations as well as providing the appropriate repairs to keep their vehicle running smoothly and safely on the road. It is important to know just how to […]
Electric Cars in 2014
Tweet It is true that hybrid vehicles have yet to gain the popular vote, instead they have been more of a niche vehicle, owned by few and doubted by many. However, with several luxury automakers releasing hybrid vehicles of their own in 2014, things are about to change. In fact, 2014 may prove to be […]
Breathing Life into Used Hybrid Batteries
Tweet Most hybrid batteries are designed to last the lifetime of the hybrid vehicle, but that doesn’t mean they will perform like new throughout its lifetime. Many HEV battery packs need to be conditioned or regenerated periodically to prevent them from becoming sluggish or losing fuel efficiency. Hybrid owners often get sticker shock after their […]
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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