Imagine your mechanic just called with an estimate. He gives you the price of the parts you need to order and a different price for the labor. He explains what he needs to repair, making it sound as if it’s common knowledge. And now you need to make a decision. You’ll probably feel better about…
Making Sense of Auto Repair Costs
The Truth about Brake Fluid Changes
Most people know that routine car care involves checking the brakes. Squeaky brakes get attention, and so does a car that seems to be taking longer to stop than is normally necessary. But brake fluid? Many car owners forget it even exists. Yet proper maintenance of your vehicle includes caring for this essential fluid. If…
Oil Change 101 – What Every Driver Needs to Know
The oil change. It’s one of the most essential, cost-effective ways to keep your vehicle in good shape. And with an oil light on your dashboard, it should be easy to take care of your oil changes regularly, right? Yet auto maintenance shops like ours come across many vehicles with damaged or dirty engines because…
7 Essential Back to School Car Care Tips for Students
As September rolls around, students turn their eyes toward school. And if you own a car to get back and forth to classes and part-time jobs, then September is also an ideal time to bone up on car care essentials to keep your vehicle safe on the roads. Whether you’re studying locally at Tulsa Community…
Automotive Battery Tips to Keep Your Car on the Road
A well-maintained battery ensures your vehicle performs as expected at every turn. The battery not only provides the juice needed for quick start-ups on demand, but also helps the alternator continually power your vehicle’s electrical components. You must give your battery the attention and care it deserves to protect the performance of your vehicle. Here…
Heat Wave: Get Your Car’s A/C Ready for Summer
During the scorching summer months, the last thing you want is for your car’s air conditioner to break down – especially if you’re on a long-awaited family road trip. That’s why it’s important to make sure your system is in good working order before you hit the road. Unfortunately, unless you’re a mechanic or an…
How Often Should You Really Change Your Oil?
Most vehicle owners get that changing the oil in your car is good for it, but few understand exactly why it needs done. Most are vaguely aware that the age-old advice of changing your oil “every 3,000 miles” may no longer be relevant. The truth is, changing your oil is a simple yet incredibly vital…
6 Persistent Myths About Auto Repair Debunked
Admittedly, for many of us, auto repair is complicated. Vehicles are complex machines, full of intricate moving parts and connections between different systems that have taken auto manufacturers years to perfect … and they’re continuing to upgrade them. We rely on these vehicles to convey us to our destination, but most of us have only…
Are Your Wheels Out Of Alignment? 4 Clear Signs
On the long list of regular car maintenance tasks, wheel alignment isn’t one of them you can do at home. And with no mile marker or indicator light, many drivers forget about getting their wheels aligned until one goes flat or another tire issue brings them into the shop. It’s just an unfortunate truth of…
6 Most Common Reasons Your Car Overheats
With summer on its way, temperatures are rising – and the risk of your car overheating is on an upward trend as well. After all, if your car is baking in the sun at 90 to 100 degrees and the engine hasn’t even been turned on, you’re working at a significant disadvantage. There are plenty…
