Is your car or truck bouncing wildly whenever you drive over a bump in the road? Does it seem hard to steer properly, even when the road is just a little bit rough? You may be experiencing problems with your vehicle’s shocks or struts. When these parts start to show excessive wear and tear, you’ll…
6 Ways To Know It’s Time to Replace Your Shocks or Struts
What to Do When Your Car Overheats
Letting your car completely overheat is the quickest way to find yourself stranded on the side of the road and in need of a new car. Unless you want to waste money (and who does?), it’s important to notice the warning signs that your car is about to overheat before it’s too late. Even when…
Making Sense of Auto Repair Costs
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…
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…
