Coronavirus COVID-19 and Car Care

 Your health and safety is our top priority. We are making every effort to keep both our customers and team members healthy.  Cleaning and disinfecting our waiting areas and restrooms several times a day. Weather permitting we will open doors to allow fresh air to circulate through customer lounge and Tech work areas. Team members […]

An Oil Change is the Best Car Maintenance

The best and most basic maintenance you can do is a simple oil change. Whether its conventional oil or synthetic oil regular services will keep your vehicle running at its best. Most conventional oil changes are needed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Synthetic oil can be changed at 7,500 mile intervals depending on type of synthetic oil or […]

What Makes a Belt Squeal?

Are you the one with the “noisy vehicle” that squeals every time you start your engine? Your engine belts make a screech or squeal noise usually because the rubber belt is slipping on the metal pulley and just like your tires spinning on the road, this causes noise. The belt may be slipping due to […]

Why Should I Replace my Struts?

Updated May 23, 2016 Struts or MacPherson Struts (named after the inventor) wear gradually so most drivers do not notice the difference in ride quality and braking ability.  The purpose of the Struts is to keep the tires planted firmly on the road at all times. Properly operating struts improve ride quality, braking distance, the […]

True Cost of a New Car

The thought of a new vehicle is exciting; no more repairs, better gas mileage, a great looking new ride. And while getting more miles per gallon sounds appealing the truth is that better gas mileage will only save you a few dollars at the pump. A new vehicle comes with a new monthly payment and higher […]

What is Preventative Vehicle Maintenance?

Factory Scheduled Maintenance, Suggested Maintenance,  Regular Maintenance; There are many similar terms we use when talking about Preventative Maintenance. Maintenance is work or service done on a vehicle to prevent future or stop further damage caused by worn engine parts, dirty vehicle fluids, damaged tires, and more. The most common scheduled maintenance is a simple oil […]