Thoughtful Gifts for the Winter Driver You may be one of those romantics who don’t like giving (or getting) practical gifts for special occasions. Just wait until one of those gifts helps you out of a big predicament in cold weather, and you realize that practical gifts can be life savers. Here are a few […]

Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea The next thing is a full service oil change to make sure all of your fluids are topped off and you have fresh oil for the trip. And if your car has over 75,000 miles/120,000 km, you may consider putting in the high-mileage formulation to clean harmful […]

Prepare Your Windshield for Winter (Wiper Blades and Fluid for Freezing Temperatures) Winter and freezing temperatures present challenges for different parts of your vehicles. For example, winter tires give you better traction on snow. But some parts of your vehicle that may need special attention for winter are your windshield wipers. You may have found […]

3 Winter Windshield Tips (Care of Windshield) Cold weather can present some real challenges when it comes to your vehicle’s windshield. Think of it. Your windshield is your window to the world when you’re driving, and clear visibility is extraordinarily important for safe travels. So here are 3 tips to ensure that your windshield can […]

Trip Inspection at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson in Tucson Tucson area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road – it’s great! But there’s nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a […]

Relax When the Wind Blows in AZ: Winter Car Prep for Tucson Drivers When autumn comes around in Tucson, leaves fall, nights get longer and there’s a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It’s also time for Tucson drivers to winterize […]

Looking Down the Road – Headlamps If you’ve ever been driving around Tucson and had a headlamp go out, you’ve probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won’t have the same brightness, which can be distracting […]

Full Stop (Brake Master Cylinder Replacement) When you step on your brake pedal, you want to feel confident that your vehicle’s going to stop. If your brakes aren’t working right, it’s a risk to your safety and the safety of others on the road. After all, you’re driving a machine that weighs thousands of pounds, […]

Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Tucson Let’s talk about something critical for all Tucson drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop – so everything needs to be in good working order. Here’s […]

Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement) If you notice your brakes aren’t working like they used to, that’s the kind of thing that’s important to have checked out soon. That’s because your brakes are extraordinarily important to the safe operation of your vehicle. Sometimes you feel like your brake pedal is feeling a little […]