Putting a Stop to Brake Problems (Brake Service) It’s safe to say that most drivers take their brakes for granted. You press on the brake pedal and the vehicle slows down or stops. It’s easy to see why it is so important for your vehicle’s brakes to be working correctly. Brakes are an important safety […]

It’s (Not) Complicated (Engine Air Filter) While many components of your vehicle are complex and composed of lots of mechanical and electrical parts, there’s one that isn’t complicated but still important. It’s your engine air filter. (And, we should point out, the engine air filter isn’t to be confused with the cabin air filter. The […]

Easy on the Wheel (Power Steering) Steering a vehicle these days doesn’t take much effort, but if you got behind the wheel back before power steering was invented, you’d need to practically have the strength of Hercules to turn the wheel. The first power steering systems widely available changed everything. Chrysler introduced its Hydraguide power […]

U and your U-Joints (Lubricate U-Joints) If your vehicle’s power goes to the rear wheels, then you have something called U-joints in the drivetrain. U-joints are connectors that allow the rotating power from your vehicle’s engine to deliver its power through a driveshaft to make the rear wheels rotate. You need U-joints because the surfaces […]

Hitting The Brakes In Tucson Hello Tucson, let’s talk about brakes. {{ image(‘MTg4’) }} But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There’s also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes. Let’s step back. A new […]

How Much is Enough for Tucson Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth Most Tucson drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that “bald” tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of […]

Strutting Your Stuff (Shocks and Struts) Ever wonder how your vehicle is able to move over bumps, potholes and other irregularities in the road and you hardly feel a vibration in the cabin? It’s your shocks and struts doing the hard work along with the rest of your suspension and tires. They keep the ride […]

Do I Need Brake Service? (Brake Service) Think of how many times you put your foot on your vehicle’s brake pedal every day. And think of how much you rely on your brakes to slow down and stop your momentum. When it comes to safety systems, your brakes are at the top of the list, […]

Flat Tire? Three’s the Charm (Tire Repair) For most drivers, at some point you’re going to have a flat tire. Depending on how it was damaged, it may have to be replaced. But sometimes, a repair will do the trick, as long as the puncture isn’t on the sidewall and the hole is smaller than […]

Out of Joint (CV Joint and Boot Replacement) If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it has components called CV joints which enable you to turn your wheels smoothly. The CV stands for “constant velocity.” In essence, it’s a set of gears that connect a shaft that allows power from the transmission to be sent to […]