If the car heater is not working, it will, either blow cold air or it will not blow air at all. If it blows cold air, then something is preventing the hot antifreeze from getting to the heater core. Why my car heater is not working? This could be a valve or a switch. Or,…

Avoiding a timing belt replacement can result in engine failure. Damaged timing belts can lead to the cylinder head or camshaft damage. It can also lead to piston damage, or bent and broken valves. Replacing your timing belt according to your vehicles specific recommendations can save you thousands of dollars in replacing the engine When…

While we like driving our cars around. ALL THE TIME! The reality is that they can break up from time to time. This is why you have to figure out why your car breaks down in the first place and what you can do in order to make things better and easier than before. You…

Though the weather may not call for it, you may not want to neglect your car or truck’s cooling system. Though temperatures may have eased it’s important to replace the fluid if needed. What is in a cooling system? The engine in your car or truck generates quite a bit of heat. Liquid coolant flows…

When is it time for a CV joint Replacement? What should you know about CV joints and axle shafts? Most cars and SUV’s these days are front-wheel drives. The drive axle that puts engine power to the front wheels must allow for the tires to turn for steering, and for the suspension to go up…

Correct wheel alignment is one of the most critical components of keeping your vehicle running safely. A wheel alignment is one of the most overlooked maintenance items. Wheel alignment is one of the most common and cost-effective fixes that you can perform on your car or truck. In this article, we will go over the…

Why is it so important to use the correct oil when performing an oil change in your car or truck’s engine? Today’s vehicles have requirements for low emissions, high fuel mileage, and customers want high horsepower. To meet these requirements modern engines are much more complicated, with internal systems such as variable valve timing. There…

Windshield wiper blades are one of the most overlooked pieces of equipment in your car. No one really thinks about changing them until they break. Having the best windshield wiper blades is important. Some blades have been shown to deteriorate after as little as 4-6 months. It is recommended that you change your wiper blades…

Summer Heat. Stop and Go Traffic. DUST!!! Especially here in the valley, can and will take a toll on your vehicle. Like we always say routine maintenance is cheaper than repairs. So, how can you make sure that your car is prepared for the summer months? Check out the areas of concern that you will…

For as long as auto repair shops have been around, mechanics have been doing inspections. For the vast majority of the years vehicle inspections have been done on paper. Rarely do you hear about DIGITAL VEHICLE INSPECTIONS. So what are they? And, how in these times of social distancing; as well as more attention being…

When you think about car battery problems, you have to realize that things like changing Battery Cables can also be important. The reason is simple, even if the battery is fine, the reality is that Battery Cables can still be damaged. Yes, you might consider that those cables last for a long time, but that’s…

Most car owners hear about the feature adaptive cruise control when they want to buy a vehicle. What is it? It can be tricky to figure out how the new adaptive cruise control feature actually helps you. In this article, we will talk about how it can help a vehicle owner! What is the difference…