Automotive Info

Introducing the IIHS When it comes to gauging a car’s relative safety, based on features and handling, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is the organization to which motorists turn. A nonprofit organization that is independently run, the IIHS conducts thorough tests on virtually every make and model of vehicle — be it [...]

This is the Sign We are all familiar with the common situation in a relationship when we can tell that something is wrong. We might go on like nothing has changed, hoping it will resolve itself, or we may even ask if anything is the matter. Often, the best way to start resolving these [...]

The Wheels on the Bus We all remember the old daycare song “The Wheels on the Bus,” the hook being that the song, like the wheels themselves, went round and round and round and round. What the song doesn’t tell us, however, is how the wheels on the bus went round and round. Or [...]

Keeping Cool Under Pressure Owning a car means needing to make peace with a certain amount of maintenance over the life of the vehicle. Car repairs happen; the only question, really, is determining when the issue is big enough to warrant bringing the vehicle to our Master Muffler car repair center in Kearns. Luckily, [...]

Our number one tip for driving in the snow is to walk back inside your house, sit on the couch, pull a blanket over yourself and turn on Netflix. In other words, stay home and stay warm! On a more serious note, there are some ways you can prepare to drive safely in snowy [...]

The great thing about cars today is that you don’t have to sacrifice looks for fuel-efficiency. You can enjoy great gas mileage without feeling like your riding around in a Little Tykes Cozy Coupe. From gasoline and diesel engines to hybrid vehicles, you practically have your pick of fuel-efficient cars on the market. Master [...]

What counts as a “fast car''? Typically, if a car can perform well between 200 and 300 miles per hour, it’s fast.  Car enthusiasts will never be satisfied; when it comes to speed, features, and luxury, there’s always the quest for more. The Salt Lake City car repair team at Master Muffler presents a [...]

Do you know what a catalytic converter is, and what it does? Learn more about it from the Clearfield car repair team at Master Muffler. If you think it’s hard work getting your car emissions tested every year before your registration expires, think about how hard your catalytic converter works daily to remove the [...]

The cars of yesteryear could weigh anywhere from 3,600 pounds to 5,712 pounds. Imagine having to use nothing but the strength of your arms and torso to get one of those beasts to turn at a stop sign or to parallel park! The Bountiful car repair team at Master Muffler is grateful for the [...]

Modern car engines are designed to last 150,000 to 200,000 miles or ten years, whichever comes first. However, sometimes you start seeing red flags sooner. Warning Signs from the Engine Unfortunately, you could see signs of engine trouble well before either of those milestones. Here are some common engine problems many of us may [...]