Keeping Your Vehicle Fuel-Efficient The cost of fuel seems to be on the rise this fall, so it may have you wondering what is the best way to make your vehicle more fuel-efficient.  There are a few ways that you can keep your vehicle as fuel-efficient as possible. Regular Vehicle Inspection for Fuel-Efficiency Having your […]

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 […]

This tends to be a hot topic, the vehicle manufacturer’s have increased mileage change intervals, and there is a lot of information on the internet about how this can save you money. Granted since the introduction of synthetic oils and the further refinement of oils, the suggested oil change intervals have increased to anywhere from […]

Automatic Transmission Service Less Expensive Than Repair One of the most overlooked vehicle maintenance services is the automatic transmission service.  The transmission of your vehicle is a major component that can be very expensive to repair. While we regularly change the engine oil in our vehicles, the emphasis has not been placed on the other […]

Weather plays a huge role in your ability to drive a vehicle safely. Our insurance company just released statistics that 1 in every 6 accidents is caused by weather conditions. By allowing for weather conditions, prepping the vehicle, and driving appropriately for winter conditions, many car accidents could be avoided. PRECIPITATION Precipitation, which we see […]

Newer vehicles today are being sold with the misconception that they are maintenance free. As an example, the manufacturers have extended the life of oil changes to every 7,500 up to as many as 15,000 miles, instead of what has always been the automotive industry standard of every 3,000 miles. Transmission services have been extended […]

Preventative Maintenance is the Key to Longevity What do we mean by preventative maintenance is the key to vehicle longevity? It means replacing fluids and parts when they are worn by age or mileage, not waiting for them to bad first. Whenever we have a customer with a 10-year-old, approximately 100,000 mile car and say […]

We hear this question a lot and, according to the US Department of Transportation, the average life expectancy of a vehicle is 13 to 17 years. The USDOT just published that the average age of vehicles on US Highways is 11.5 years old, which is the highest the average has ever been. The life expectancy […]

A proper mix of water and coolant is designed to protect your engine from extreme temperatures of heat and cold. Coolants carry special lubricating properties to keep all moving parts lubricated while circulating through the cooling system of the vehicle. Having the proper mix in the cooling system raises the boiling point and lowers the […]

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 […]