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Mon thru Fri:
7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday:
8:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday:
Closed
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Friday, May 31st, 2019
If you’re familiar with Southwest Florida, you know Summertime equals lots and lots of rain. Which can be very dangerous for anyone on the road. In this blog, we’ll discuss how you can stay safe while driving during the rainy season. During the first few minutes of rainfall, rain mixes with the oil and forms … Continue reading “What to do if Your Vehicle Begins to Hydroplane”
Monday, April 15th, 2019
Have you ever seen your little yellow engine symbol light up? Or, it may say “Service Engine Soon”. Since the 1980s, auto-makers have been installing computers into vehicles to help improve safety and fuel economy. Even the crudest on-board computer was more sophisticated than the computers used on the Apollo rockets that took us to … Continue reading “Your “Check Engine Light” And Why You Don’t Want To Ignore It”
Wednesday, March 27th, 2019
Oil is the lifeblood that your car’s engine runs on. As such, it is absolutely imperative that you have your engine oil changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Since your car’s engine oil is responsible for lubricating all internal engine components, as well as absorbing debris and sending them to the oil filter, a failure … Continue reading “Conventional vs. Synthetic Engine Oil”
Saturday, February 16th, 2019
Your transmission is, without a doubt, one of the most important systems in your vehicle; unfortunately, it also one of the most misunderstood. Your vehicle’s transmission system is responsible for the transfer of power from the engine to the drive axle, which in turn converts that power into the torque necessary to rotate your wheels. … Continue reading “3 Warning Signs That Your Vehicle’s Transmission is Failing”
Wednesday, January 16th, 2019
Having a less than effective (or worse yet a non-functioning) air conditioning system in your vehicle can be absolutely miserable, especially in the unpredictable climate of Southwest Florida. If you have noticed that your car’s AC is not blowing as cold as it used to, or if it has completely ceased producing cold air altogether, … Continue reading “Why Is My Car’s Air Conditioning Not Blowing Cold Air?”
Saturday, December 15th, 2018
There are certainly some parts of your vehicle that do not need to be replaced immediately, once they begin to inevitably fail. Due to the integral role that it plays in regards to cooling your vehicle’s engine, a water pump is definitely NOT one of those parts. When a water pump fails, your engine becomes … Continue reading “6 Warning Signs That You May Have a Bad Water Pump”
Saturday, November 10th, 2018
The classic “tune-up” was the quintessential core of routine maintenance in the automotive industry for generations. Traditionally the phrase “tune-up” was a fairly universal term that referred to the routine replacement of a number of crucial components of a vehicle’s ignition system, such as filters, ignition points and spark plugs. It also included a few … Continue reading “What is a “21st Century Tune-Up”?”
Sunday, October 7th, 2018
Windshield wiper blades live outside of your vehicle, exposed to heat and sun which causes them to get dry, brittle and torn. Think of wipers as part of an important safety system that keeps our windshields clear so we can see where we are driving. Our vision is important to us and we protect our … Continue reading “What Do Wiper Blades Have to do With Your Driving Safety?”
Wednesday, September 26th, 2018
Most vehicles built after 2000 are equipped with a cabin air filter. Now, you may have heard of an oil filter and an engine air filter but the job of your cabin air filter is to keep debris from entering the cabin of your vehicle so that you are not exposed to or breathe them … Continue reading “Do You Know What Can Happen if Your Vehicle’s Cabin Air Filter is Dirty – What? You Didn’t Know You Had One?”
Sunday, August 26th, 2018
June 21st was the first day of summer and many of you have planned a summer vacation or weekend getaway. You may be counting down the days until your much needed upcoming trip but if your vacation will consist of a road trip, planning ahead could save you problems along the way. Make sure the … Continue reading “Taking a Summer Road Trip? Avoid a Breakdown with this Vehicle Checklist!”
Thursday, July 26th, 2018
An oxygen sensor is an emission control component that senses the presence of oxygen in the exhaust stream. Vehicles are one of the leading causes of air pollution in the world. As a result, government legislation has enacted regulation in many parts of the world to reduce vehicle emissions and increase fuel efficiency. By more … Continue reading “Want to Learn More About Your Vehicle’s Oxygen Sensor?”
Tuesday, June 26th, 2018
There is one thing just about every vehicle has in common and that is motor engine oil. Motor oil is responsible for protecting and keeping your vehicle engine parts lubricated so they run smoothly with better performance. When your motor oil is first changed it looks nice and clean when checked on the dipstick but … Continue reading “Is your Vehicle at Risk for an Engine Oil Sludge Breakdown?”
Saturday, May 26th, 2018
If you count every part down to the smallest screw, there are about 30,000 components that make up the average car. That’s a lot of parts and just like the human body, if not maintained, many things can go wrong. One of your vehicle’s hardest working parts is the exhaust system. According to Wikipedia, an … Continue reading “How to Stop the Carbon Killer that May Be Lurking in your Vehicle”
Thursday, April 26th, 2018
Just imagine a car or truck with no brakes, it would be impossible to drive safely as there would be no way to slow down or stop when you wanted or needed to so this makes the braking system a very important part of any vehicle. Most vehicles today have braking systems that place heavy … Continue reading “It’s All About the Brakes!”
Monday, March 26th, 2018
When you hear the word “road trip” some things that come to mind are getting away, exotic locations, sight seeing and freedom of the open road. It is just about that time of year when seasonal residents of Southwest Florida will be returning to their winter homes. Some will fly while others will take the … Continue reading “Tips To Avoid Road Trip Drama”
Monday, February 26th, 2018
Many of us use our vehicles daily as a way to get to work, back home, go shopping, for visiting friends and family and the list of places we travel goes on and on. If your vehicle breaks down, it is usually a big inconvenience. Not only because you don’t have a ride but there … Continue reading “Symptoms Signaling Brake and Front End Trouble”