Preventative Maintenance

When to Replace Shocks and Struts

If you’re noticing that driving over bumps and driveways is beginning to rattle your spine, you may have some worn out shocks and struts. Not all vehicles have both, however, because the strut is actually a total suspension assembly including a shock. Some autos have just a simple spring system. The springs in a [...]

2012-01-25T09:54:45-07:00

Basic Car Maintenance

We take our vehicles for granted. We get in. We turn the key. We drive. But if we do not take the time and effort to regularly maintain our vehicles, we will always pay for it later on down the road. An owner’s manual is an intimidating, Bible-sized book that seems overwhelming just to [...]

2012-01-04T09:52:06-07:00

Diagnosing an Axle Problem

Diagnosing an axle problem is not something everyone can do. But when you hear strange noises when driving, it is likely something that needs attention ASAP. Having a basic understanding of the different types of problems with axles and axle components can give the advantage of catching something before it gets worse. With noises [...]

2011-12-02T10:34:52-07:00

Wintertime Auto Maintenance

Many people take their autos for granted. They get in the car each morning and drive to work without a second thought about the multiple functioning parts under the hood and beneath the car that allow the driver to move the vehicle from point A to point B. But those who take their cars [...]

2011-11-29T15:32:27-07:00

Tire Pressure in Utah Winters

Unfortunately, many drivers in the state of Utah forget about maintaining proper tire pressure. It should come as no surprise, therefore, that many more are not aware of the changes in tire pressure that take place with the change of seasons. In the Utah winters, the air can become very cold. In those chilly [...]

2011-11-16T15:31:30-07:00

Distracted Driving Prevention

Distracted Driving is a ticket-worthy offense. The fines and, much worse, the potential consequences are very serious. But, ironically, it is one of the fastest growing problems in the United States. Technology is ever-increasing and, along with that, multitasking on the road. Cell phones, GPS navigation systems, drinking, eating, PDA’s, and other distractions can [...]

2011-07-21T15:06:57-06:00

Car Battery Problems

It is usually on a cold morning that you’re running out to work, or a chilly evening that you’re finally heading home. You go to your car, put the key in the ignition, turn it, and… nothing. Most of the time, in such a scenario, the culprit is your car battery. Most car [...]

2023-05-24T16:58:40-06:00

When to Replace Your Timing Belt

The timing belt is a rubber and fiber belt with teeth along its length. The timing belt is responsible for timing the camshaft and crankshaft rotations. It is an important function, because the camshaft rotates at one-half the speed of the crankshaft. As the camshaft and crankshaft rotate with the timing belt, the camshaft [...]

2011-06-28T09:58:21-06:00

Checking Your Vehicles Fluids

Not everyone is a mechanic, or even knows what goes on under the hood. But that doesn’t mean you have to rely on your local Utah auto repair shop for even simple fluid checks. That is something that you can definitely do for yourself, with a little boost in the right direction.

2023-09-15T13:07:37-06:00

Using Acid Wash on Your Aluminum Wheels

Aluminum is not the hardiest of metals. It is really often there just to look good. But, because of its susceptibility to fading and oxidization, you will have to work at it to maintain those shiny wheels. Every now and then, you will have to give them some extra care.

2011-04-08T10:41:17-06:00
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