Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On All Tucson service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water […]

When "Oh, no!" Turns Into, "All right!" Things we don’t expect happen to our vehicles. And let’s face, no one really wants to spend money on an unexpected repair. But if you are putting off going to your vehicle repair facility because you’re dreading bad news, you might just be putting off some good news. […]

Wired! (Battery Cable Service) Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle’s battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the […]

Automotive Tips from Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson: Alignment Inspection Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Tucson drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.

Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson A lot of us Tucson drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We’re picky about color and body style. We’ll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for AZ motorists to customize a […]

Automotive Tips from Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson: Air Conditioning – Common Problem Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Tucson. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up. Leaks can develop at seals and gaskets and […]

Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Many Tucson drivers want to accessorize their vehicle – you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Tucson area tire shops to get you the […]

Battery Replacement for Your vehicle Modern vehicles in and around Tucson run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Tucson drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today’s vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really strains […]

Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt) There’s a belt that snakes through your engine. It’s even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It’ll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it’s good to know a little about this snake-like belt. In early engines, there were lots of belts. They were used […]