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Get Quality Honda Service here in Tempe

Tweet Honda owners are proud owners! They know that their vehicles have the potential to last many years and even more miles. You’ll often see Honda vehicles that are a decade old with well over 100K miles still driving around. And better yet, keeping up with some of their newer competitors! Likewise, Honda is consistently […]

Neglecting the Oil Filter Can Cost – BIG TIME

Tweet There’s nothing wrong with trying to find some ways to save yourself a few bucks on goods and services. But when you sacrifice the quality and service itself, you may want to stop and think about if it’s worth it or not. For example, there will always be those “good deals” on oil changes, […]

The secret to finding the best auto repair shop

Tweet Not all auto repair shops are made equal and neither are all auto mechanics. Sometimes, you’ll find a shop that is good with a particular type of vehicle or their prices are better than other shops. But are you really getting everything that you need? Are you getting comparable prices, expertise, industry certifications, quality […]

Spring Cleaning Has Arrived!

Tweet Spring has sprung on us fast this year and there’s nothing better than grabbing all your cleaning supplies and going to town scrubbing stuff down. We typically think about cleaning our houses during the spring cleaning frenzy, but our cars could use some vehicle maintenance and love as well. So, let’s gather the cleaning […]

Why You NEED to follow an Oil Change Schedule!

Tweet When it comes to getting an oil change, follow the rules and DON’T be a rebel. Putting off an oil change for thousands of miles over what is recommended is a bad move! It will cause your engine to become clogged, reduce or eliminate oil pressure and have a detrimental impact to the rest […]

Do Your Headlights Let you See at Night?

Tweet None of us really have the power to see what’s ahead of us in life, but we do have the power to see what’s ahead of us on the road. Making sure your headlights are working properly is an important safety feature of your vehicle. Here at Good Works Auto Repair, we believe strongly […]

Is a Cheap Car Battery Worth the Money?

Tweet Considering today’s economy, most of us are looking for ways where we can cut a few corners here and there. While there is definitely some wisdom to this way of thinking, there are some costs you just don’t want to skimp too much on. A car battery is one such example. While you might […]

How to Get your Vehicle Road Trip Ready!

Tweet Are you one of the 45.5 million Americans who are estimated to be on the road this Thanksgiving weekend? That’s right, AAA has estimated that of the anticipated 51 million travelers this weekend, 89% of them are planning a road trip – there are going to be a LOT of cars on the road. […]

Preventing Transmission Problems thru Maintenance

Tweet When your transmission goes, you know you’re in for some major trouble.  Not only are you going to be out of a vehicle for a period of time, the resulting bill is most likely going to make you want to pull out your hair! The best way to prevent a transmission breakdown is to […]

How A Local Auto Repair Shop Builds Confidence

Tweet In a recent AAA survey, it revealed that two-thirds of drivers don’t trust auto repairers in general, but majorities are still able to find a shop they like. The No. 1 concern cited by AAA’s distrustful drivers was “Recommending unnecessary services,” expressed by 76 percent of respondents. Next came “Overcharging for services” (73 percent). So […]