When a vehicle hits the 100,000 mile mark and is moving into being a 7 or 8 year old car many consumers wonder if the vehicle is worth a major repair like a replacement engine, transmission, transfer case or other large expensive repairs. We recommend that you look at many things when facing that decision: […]

The different mechanical systems in your vehicle need to have lubrication while they are operating.  The engine, the engine’s cooling system, the transmission, transfer case, differential(s), power steering, brake, and hydraulic clutch.  Not every vehicle is equipped with all of these systems, but each of these systems need special fluid to operate.  The fluid for […]

Vehicle breakdowns, are inconvenient, expensive and always seem to happen at the worst times.  There is also a huge safety factor, getting way off to the side of the road, using flares, hazard flashers and having an emergency plan and equipment in the event of a breakdown is always a good idea.   According to […]

Living in the Pacific NW with the rain, snow and ice that we encounter each year, visibility is key to driving safe on the road.  Response time while driving needs to be as quick as possible, because of the increased braking distance needed on slippery roads.  Distracted driving or obscured visibility can increase that response […]

As reliable as most automatic transmissions are, they are relatively easy to break and quite expensive to fix.  Being aware of how your vehicle performs, and any change in performance, or noise while performing can be your first clue of an issue.   One of the most common signs that there may be a problem […]

The recession that hit our nation has changed how people save, invest and spend their money. We have all learned not to be quite so frivolous with our money and our continued and current economic situation has led more consumers to be fairly price conscious.  While price is important, it is also important not to […]

Many vehicle owners are not even aware that their vehicle has a cabin air filter, but most of today’s vehicles are equipped with them.  The cabin air filter in your vehicle is an essential part of your vehicle’s ventilation system.  They function like a furnace filter does in your home.   The cabin air filter […]

We are in an unprecedented time with the Covid-19 Pandemic and it seems to grow larger almost every day.  For those people who are not driving their cars for work, and are definitely not going out for entertainment, they can experience an unexpected complication with their vehicles.   What is the best way to keep our […]

If the temperature on your vehicle is in the red zone, if it is getting hot, or your warning beeper that some vehicles are equipped with goes off, pull over and turn off your vehicle immediately.  If you see coolant leaking, see smoke from under the hood of your vehicle or smell coolant (sweet syrup […]

Many vehicle owners are not even aware that their vehicle has a cabin air filter, but most of today’s vehicles are equipped with them.  The cabin air filter in your vehicle is an essential part of your vehicle’s ventilation system.  They function like a furnace filter does in your home.   The cabin air filter […]