When Should I Replace My Car Instead of Repair It?
September 15, 2022
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. The average age of a vehicle on the road per the US […]
A CAR FIRE – COULD THIS HAPPEN TO YOU?
October 21, 2021
Approximately one in eight fires in our nation is a highway vehicle fire. This does not include the tens of thousands of highway vehicle accidents that might end up with a fire too. 45% of vehicle fires are caused by mechanical failure. While it is an extreme case of what can happen if you have […]
Brakes Are the Most Important Safety System of Your Vehicle
April 23, 2020

Most Important Safety System The brake system of your vehicle is by far the most important safety system that it has. Being able to slow down or stop at a moment’s notice will help to avoid an incident or accident. Improperly working brakes will not do the job they are designed to do and will […]
Do Pocket-Sized Plug-in Devices for Your Vehicle like FIXD or HUM Diagnose Your Car?
April 16, 2020

Great Information, But Not Diagnosis The FIXD device is being touted as one of the top 10 gifts for Christmas and that is can save you $1,000’s in unnecessary car repairs. This device along with the HUM device are great little informational tools that can give you the code(s) that your computer sees when you […]
When Should I Tow My Car Instead of Driving It?
July 05, 2019
There are times when a vehicle, though still drivable, should be towed. Many times a consumer will drive their vehicle to a repair facility to save money on a tow bill. Isn’t spending $75 to $100 on a tow bill much less expensive than a bill for several hundred dollars for additional repairs? As the […]
What Should I Do if My Vehicle Is Overheating?
June 28, 2019
If the temperature on your vehicle is in the red zone, it is getting hot, or your warning beeper goes off, pull over and turn it off immediately. If you see coolant leaking, smoke from under the hood or smell coolant (sweet syrup smell), pull over and turn it off immediately. Cooling System Inspections Whenever […]
Motor Mounts: What Are They and What Do They Do?
June 21, 2019
Essentially, motor mounts are typically made of rubber or a fluid filled rubber that are bonded to metal brackets that bolt to the engine and frame of the vehicle. They are designed as insulators that support, hang, or cradle the engine and transmission assemblies. There are usually 3 to 4 engine/transmission mounts on a vehicle. […]
How to Keep Our Environment Clean
May 03, 2019
Air pollution seems to be the big focus of the type of pollution that vehicles cause. But due to tighter DEQ & EPA regulations, emissions from road vehicles have been reduced greatly. A recent study published by the Vehicle Certification Agency states: it would take 50 new cars that traveled one mile to produce the […]
Symptoms of a Problematic PCV System
April 26, 2019
The PCV system is relatively easy to test and work on. The components in the PCV system are inexpensive parts. Symptoms and signs to look for in a failing PCV system are: check engine/service engine light oil leaks/consumption air filter element is contaminated with oil whistle, whine or low moaning noise while engine is running […]
Heating Air Conditioning
February 02, 2018
A vehicle’s air conditioning system does not create cold air. It actually takes the heat and moisture out of the air that is already in your car, leaving behind cooler air. Having a good understanding of how the components work can help to explain the methods of repairs in the air conditioning system. The freon/refrigerant […]