The Ultimate Car Care Checklist for Arizona Drivers
Tweet No matter where you live, keeping your car in top shape is easier when you follow a monthly maintenance schedule. But living here in Arizona’s unique climate means paying special attention to certain components. Here, we’ve compiled a month-by-month car care checklist tailored specifically for Arizona drivers. While your owner’s manual and trusted mechanic […]
Your Guide to Transmission Fluid: Frequently Asked Questions Answered
Tweet Transmission fluid is an important part of your vehicle’s drivetrain. As such, it plays a key role in protecting internal components and making sure your transmission is able to shift gears smoothly. This guide to transmission fluid will answer some of your most frequently asked questions. With this valuable information, you’ll be better […]
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 […]
Exploring the Dangers of Distracted Driving
Tweet Driving while intoxicated is a well-known driving hazard and one that kills many people each year. Perhaps less well-known is another issue – distracted driving. Since the emergence of cell phones, there has been a lot of focus on cell phone use while driving. In fact, many states have banned hand-held cell phone use by […]
A Vehicle Owner’s Preventative Maintenance Checklist
Tweet Organized people love a list. It helps them get more done, and feel more accomplished when they check something off as being completed. If you’re a vehicle owner, you should love a list, too … a preventative maintenance checklist. It might not make you feel productive, but it will help you know what […]
Summer Car Care Tips to Beat the Heat
Tweet Many people look forward to summer and all that warmer weather has to bring – barbeques, pool parties, gardening, and road trips! Summer here in Arizona, however, can see temperatures rise over the 100-degree mark, making it especially important to be prepared to handle the heat. While you’re stocking up on shorts and […]
What Are the Best Car Care Tips for Spring?
Tweet For many families, spring means planning for family vacations, trips to the cabin, camping excursions, and weekend road trips. Whatever your style, chances are you are getting ready to hit the road. But, what shape is your vehicle in? Have you been performing regular preventative maintenance? Do you think you are due? Spring is […]
Potholes – Damaging and Disastrous
Tweet What do you get when you mix a lot of rain water, colder temperatures, traffic and a cracked section of asphalt? A recipe for disaster – potholes! Often unavoidable, potholes can wreak havoc on car tires, wheels, alignment and suspension, causing drivers to spend millions of dollars every year to repair the damage. The […]
Free Courtesy Checks for Everyone!
Tweet Did you know that each time you visit Good Works Auto Repair, you’ll get a FREE courtesy check on your vehicle? That’s right, FREE! It may not seem like anything special, but it includes an inspection of just enough where you’ll know that your vehicle is running well, you’re safe on the roads and […]