Rear Window—Not the Movie! (Why Some Rear Windows Don’t Go All the Way Down) Alfred Hitchcock once made a mystery thriller film called “Rear Window.” It had nothing to do with the rear window of today’s cars, SUVs, CUVs and light trucks. But there is one thing that some drivers DO find mysterious. Why don’t […]

A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather) As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, batteries can grow old and not hold a charge as well as when they were newer. Or starters can go bad. But there’s one more component to keep an especially sharp eye […]

THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass) We’ve all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can’t see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we’re driving? Not a good thing. Debris on a vehicle’s glass can be […]

A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine) If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who’ve discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. In one […]

New School: Automotive Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Technician Training Tucson consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost […]

The Key Won’t Turn! (Ignition Problems) You’ve just arrived at the store shopping and you’re ready to head home. You put your key in the ignition and… oh, no! The ignition won’t turn! What do you do now? Don’t panic. There are some things you can do to get going again. The first thing to […]

Don’t Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance) In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can’t drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you’ll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer […]

Let Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Help You Extend the Life of Your Car If you haven’t shopped in the Tucson area for a new vehicle recently, you’re likely to experience some sticker shock. It seems everything is costing more these days. And when you consider the price of auto financing in Tucson, and insurance, […]

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 […]