Everywhere we drive we find roads that are in need of maintenance and repair. Often there are potholes to be contended with and it seems that most drivers do little to avoid them. Potholes should be avoided when safely possible. It’s not a terrible thing if you can’t avoid them, and it certainly is not…

Choosing the correct brake pads for your car can sometimes be confusing. There seems to be a number of choices and, of course, price options available when selecting the brake pads you want to have on your car. We always recommend the pads that most closely match the manufacturer’s original pad type as that is…

The traction control light is one of the more common dashboard indicators, yet many drivers aren’t entirely sure what it means—or when they should be concerned about it. This light is part of your vehicle’s traction control system (TCS), a safety feature designed to help your car maintain grip on the road during slippery or…

In September, 2018, Hurricane Florence dumped immense amounts of rain over the east coast doing about $22 billion in property damage while flooding homes, businesses, and of course, automobiles of all kinds. You definitely do not want to buy a vehicle that has been in flood waters, sometimes for days at a time! Sitting under…

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In your engine there are hundreds of moving parts that need to be properly lubricated to ensure they do not fail prematurely and provide maximum efficiency while the engine is running, and that’s just the beginning. Motor Oil is essentially the life-blood of any automotive vehicle, it ensures that the engine stays clean, friction free,…

We all know how important it is to keep up with our vehicle’s maintenance such as oil changes, making sure fluids are topped of and clean, replacing worn brake pads, fuel and air filters, etc. But what about washing the vehicle? How often should that be done and why? There is a lot of dust…

People often wonder, just how far can I drive on a spare tire? As with many things, the correct answer is, “It depends”. Flat tires are always inconvenient and frustrating when they occur. In Yuma Arizona, it can be compounded by our extremely hot temperatures in the summer months. The answer varies by the tire…

One of the most popular misconceptions in the automotive industry is the myth that you have to take your car back to the dealership for maintenance services to keep your warranty intact. Naturally, dealerships do nothing to dispel this myth, they may even perpetuate it so that they are able to keep the consumer coming…

People often wonder whether certain maintenance items that may be recommended to them by a shop are really necessary. Others want to do a good job of maintenance on their car but aren’t sure how except to just take it in for oil changes when the sticker that was placed on the car the last…