Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle) More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and […]

Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Automotive Tips: Alternator Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course there is the entertainment system, seat heaters, power windows and everything you plug into […]

Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips) If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you’d pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that dollar on the ground or in savings at the gas pump, money is money, and here are some ways to hold on to more of it. Slowing down is the […]

Stay Safe in Tucson by Putting Your Cell Phone on ICE We don’t want to think about it, but each Tucson resident who drives or rides in a vehicle is potentially an accident victim. In the worst-case scenario, those people are unconscious and unable to communicate with AZ rescue workers. Rescue workers and Tucson police […]

I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD) So winter has arrived and you don’t feel confident in how your 2-wheel drive vehicle does in the snow and ice. You envy all those people with all-wheel-drive (AWD) and 4-wheel-drive (4WD) cars, trucks and SUVs. You start thinking, “I need one of those. I’ll […]

Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure) Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us. Since vehicle emissions are among the main causes of air pollution, emission testing can alert you to problems in your […]

Sniffing Out a Problem Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your […]

Clean Slate (Protecting Vehicle’s Finish) Winter is one of the hardest times to keep your vehicle clean. But did you know neglecting to wash your vehicle in winter could cost you a significant amount of money in the long run? Here’s why. Many areas deal with snow and ice in the winter, and the salt […]

The Economy of Maintenance for Tucson Drivers Do I keep my old vehicle or buy a new one? It’s a question most Tucson drivers ask themselves at some time or another. Generally, what it comes down to is the choice between a car payment and the possibility of repair bills. Most of the time, we […]

Distracted Driving When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. For the rest of us who are not so biologically wired, no amount of practice can increase our effectiveness at multi-tasking. Turns out, multi-tasking […]