Over the last couple months the news has reported multiple car fires in our Portland Metropolitan area. These car fires were spontaneous and not caused by an accident. According to the National Car Care Council each year they are seeing statistics that prove more car fires are occurring each year due to deferred maintenance rather […]

Maintaining your present vehicle may be the key to long-term financial happiness. Spending a portion of your tax refund on repairs or maintenance for your vehicle can help to protect your second largest investment. The month of April has been deemed National Car Care Month by The National Car Care Council. Nationwide they hold free […]

When you purchase a new car, or a good used car, a person will generally budget for the car payment, insurance and fuel. What gets left out is a regular yearly budget for repairs and maintenance. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics an average family spends 32% of their annual income on shelter or […]

What Is The CV Joint Axle? The constant velocity joint (CV) axles of a vehicle are essential parts of the vehicle’s drive train. These axles transfer power from the transmission/transaxle or differentials to the wheels of the vehicle. Besides delivering power, the CV joint of the axle allows for flexibility while driving. This flexibility is […]

According to the US Department of Transportation the #1 reason that vehicles breakdown on our national highways is flat or blown tires. The tires on your vehicle are one of the most important components to vehicle safety. Research has shown that 80% of tire failures happen in the last 20% of the tread life of […]

In our society with the global climate change concerns we keep hearing the buzz words “Go Green”. People are more aware of how their daily choices really affect the environment. Whether it is the car we drive, or how much we drive, what kind of fuel we use, what kind of equipment we use in […]

The true cost of vehicle ownership is a lot more than just the initial price of the vehicle or the monthly payment. There are actually quite a few factors involved in figuring out what a vehicle costs to own. Some of the factors to consider are the cost of purchasing the vehicle (such as financing […]