Wipe Out! New Wiper Blades for Tucson Drivers When people in Tucson talk about vehicle safety, they think of tires and brakes. But do we think about our windshields? Isn’t the ability to see a prime safety factor when it comes to driving around AZ? Yet we often don’t even notice our windshields until we […]

Helping Tucson Drivers Get the Right Tires Every Tucson vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it’s a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. […]

Bouncy Bouncy – Are My Shocks Bad? When Tucson drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don’t generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our tires on the road. Tucson drivers don’t think about shocks as often as oil changes because […]

Tire Replacement: What Tucson Drivers Need to Know Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there’s nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you’ve got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with […]

When Do My Shocks Need to Be Replaced? A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Tucson drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, parts of the suspension system can wear out, leading to a lower ride quality and safety concerns. So it’s a […]

What You Need to Know from Your Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Service Advisor Tucson drivers may feel intimidated when they take their vehicles to a service center. They have questions but aren’t sure how to ask. They don’t want to feel embarrassed about their lack of knowledge. They don’t want to make the service […]

Stop It! You Need Good Brakes Good brakes are obviously very important. If you’ve ever had your brakes go out while you’re driving around the Tucson area, you’ll know how terrifying it can be. Today we’ll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, […]

Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Hello Tucson . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does that […]

Ask Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks? The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake’s fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which […]

Blind Spot Safety for Tucson Driving Blind spots may be a good thing when it comes to a spouse’s annoying habits, but when driving an automobile in Tucson, they are definitely to be avoided. So, while it’s not good marital advice, it’s good auto advice to minimize your own blind spots and stay out of […]