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5 Easy Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Tires

Tweet Whether you drive a new vehicle or a used one, purchasing a vehicle is a significant investment. But, the money you spend on your vehicle doesn’t stop after making the initial purchase. In fact, it will continue for as long as you own the vehicle but it will come in the form of auto […]

5 DIY Car Repairs You Should Avoid

Tweet If DIY car repairs are right up your alley, you may want to think twice about doing some of these car repairs unless you’re a professional mechanic. That’s because most vehicle repairs require specialized knowledge and tools to get the job done correctly and safely. When it comes to these DIY auto repairs, your […]

When Should You Service Your Vehicle?

Tweet As a responsible car owner, you know that keeping your vehicle maintained is important for your own safety as well as that of your passengers and everyone on the road with you. But, do you know exactly when or how often you should service your vehicle? Many people don’t, and that’s when it’s time to talk to your favorite […]

5 Reasons to Take Your European Vehicle to a Specialist For Repairs

Tweet Taking your vehicle to the repair shop for preventative maintenance or needed repairs is a lot like taking a loved one to the doctor.   When it comes to health care, sometimes it feels like there’s a doctor for everything – heart, lungs, ears, you name it. There’s a good reason for this, however. […]

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 […]

Do You Know the Best Time to Buy a New Car?

Tweet Buying a new car is often one of the most expensive purchases you’ll ever make, second only to paying for your children’s college education or buying a new home. It makes sense, then, to make sure you get the best deal possible and don’t spend any more money than you have to. Too many […]

Don’t Let the Heat Get the Best of Your Car Battery!

Tweet Summer temps have heated up and that means more damage to your car battery than normal. It’s true – cold weather can kill car batteries, but the real damage can occur during extreme heat as we are currently experiencing now. Living in Arizona, you’re probably used to dealing with the effect of high temps on […]

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 […]

10 Common Causes of Poor Gas Mileage

Tweet If your vehicle has you feeling like you have another teenager in the house, causing you to make frequent trips to the gas station to “feed” it, it’s time to take a closer look. While it’s true that there are some causes of poor gas mileage that you can’t control, it’s more likely that […]

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 […]