Good Service at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Equals Good Fuel Economy in Tucson Whether we’re trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Tucson drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We’ve all heard about ways to save money on gas in AZ, but does it really add […]

Getting from E to F (Fuel Gauge Problems) Who thinks about their fuel gauge? You probably don’t… until it doesn’t work any more. Then you have to guess how much fuel is in your tank, and that’s no way to live life on the road. Fuel gauges, like every other part in your vehicle, can […]

Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair) If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you’ll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a […]

Engine Hydration for Tucson Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water […]

Don’t be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing) A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn’t catch. Try as he might, he was never able to […]

Used Cars: Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Advice on What to Do After You Buy Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Tucson drivers. But how can we know we’re getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else’s problems? There are good used vehicles for sale in the Tucson area. […]

"Current" Affairs (Blown Fuses) You may be driving along and find that suddenly your radio stops working. There are no numbers on the display. Then when you get home, you notice the garage door opener doesn’t do a thing when you press the button. Hmm, this was working just fine this morning. Are the two […]

Getting New Tires in Tucson? There are so many tire choices in the Tucson area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it’s kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they’re a significant investment for most Tucson area folks so you want do it […]

How Much Does It Cost? (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs) Ever wonder why it costs so much more to fix a similar problem in two different vehicles? Let’s say you now own an SUV and before that, you owned a car. Your SUV’s air conditioning system needs a new evaporator, but the cost for the […]