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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 […]

Has your vehicle been affected by water?

Tweet The flooding this year around the country has been devastating, and we have seen what damage it can do to homes, businesses and human lives. It can also affect your vehicle, and lead to some serious auto repairs, and if you’re not careful, can put your safety at risk on the roads. Residents of […]

There’s Nothing Worse Than a Car That Won’t Start

Tweet You’re in an empty parking lot and your car won’t start. You’re already late for work and you can’t start your vehicle in your driveway. You’re trying to leave the grocery store with items that need to get in the freezer and your vehicle won’t start. It’s frustrating and stressful! Sure, many times these […]

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 […]

Protecting your Vehicle Investment

Tweet With approximately 17.6 million new cars on the road this year, and the average price of a new car at $34,000, how do you make sure that your vehicle stays in top shape? Modern vehicles are wonders of engineering. In just the past decade, maintenance intervals for things like spark plugs, emissions, and cooling […]