Our Top 5 Blog Posts of 2013

Our Top 5 Blog Posts of 2013

The end of one year and the start of another is a great time for some analysis. We’ve taken the time to review things that worked well and were of interest to our customers and prospective customers.

Why & When Tires Need to be Rotated

Why & When Tires Need to be Rotated

For any novices out there, tire rotation is the process of moving tires from one location on your car to another. This includes moving them from one side to another as well as from front to back.

Does Your Car Have a Timing Belt or Timing Chain?

Does Your Car Have a Timing Belt or Timing Chain?

It makes someone very happy when they call for an estimate for a timing belt replacement on their car and I tell them their car has a timing chain! If a customer has experienced a timing belt replacement before, they know that they have to plan for an expensive repair. Timing belts can cost anywhere from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars to replace.

10 Great Reasons to Shop at Local, Independent Businesses

10 Great Reasons to Shop at Local, Independent Businesses

As a local business, we know firsthand, just how important it is to have (and provide) community support. By nature, auto shops typically draw customers from the local residential and business communities. I don’t know of many people who ship their car somewhere to get service!

It’s So Easy to Change a Car Bulb!””

It’s So Easy to Change a Car Bulb!””

Well, yes, there are bulbs that are “oh so doggone easy” but they are becoming few and far between. Making sure you have the right bulb for your automobile is complex. Installing the wrong bulb can end up causing a whole new set of problems.