​Since the tires are the only parts of the vehicle that touch the road, they are especially important to safety. Without good tires, you could end up in a terrible accident. Here’s a brief look at the basics of tire maintenance and how you can e ...[Read more]

With spring travel upon us and the summer vacation months ahead, getting the best bang for our buck at the pumps seems to be top of mind for most drivers. Fortunately, there are certain techniques that you can use to maximize fuel economy so that ...[Read more]

​Q. I drive a 2000 Avalon--great car.  The check engine light has been on for about six months and a mechanic told my husband that it was not serious and probably an oxygen sensor.  My question is that worth fixing?  How much better would my gas ...[Read more]

How often should I have my tires balanced? –Cheryl   A. Cheryl- What a great question! Most of us know that we should have our oil changed 3-4 times a year and that our tires should be rotated every other oil change, or twice a year but w ...[Read more]

Happy New Year’s, friends! I don’t know about you, but I am rotten at keeping New Year’s resolutions. This year, I’ve decided that instead of making a lofty goal which I am sure to forget in 2 months time, I just want to practice being thankful t ...[Read more]

Q. Hi. I have a '93 Buick LeSabre that usually runs really well. I tried to start it this morning and nothing happened. I checked the battery cables and they're clean and tight, the radio and door bell work fine. The steering wheel was locked in ...[Read more]

​Ladies, it finally happened. My sweet little Civic, that I have driven since I was 17, finally went to that great garage in the sky. It was a sad day and a teary goodbye, but I was grateful that she had faithfully gotten me where I needed t ...[Read more]

​A new season has begun and along with cooler temperatures, fall and winter can bring unexpected issues and problems for your car. Thinking back on past fall and winter seasons made me realize how many of my friends and family members always ...[Read more]

​August Q&A with Beth Back by popular demand, I will be answering customer questions this month. I like to preface these Q & A sessions by simply saying I don't have all the answers. I take your questions to our ASE certified mechan ...[Read more]

​I thought I’d take the time to answer a couple of customer questions since I have had very good questions coming in over the past few of months.   Q. I just had the brake pads and rotors turned on my car at another repair shop and the bra ...[Read more]