The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Service to a vehicle’s power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Tucson auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle’s […]

Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Engine Air Filter Replacement An air filter does what its name implies: it filters stuff out of the air. Air is drawn into your engine through the filter because your engine needs air to burn fuel. If the filter weren’t there, a lot of dust and debris would come into […]

Recommended Service Intervals at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Most people in the Tucson area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. Some of these standards are […]

Maintaining Your Diesel in Tucson Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven’t been as common in the Tucson area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see […]

Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Then look at your shocks or struts for wear. Replace them if needed. You’ll want that extra comfort on your trip. Be sure to check your alignment as well. Steering a vehicle that is out of alignment is tiring, […]

Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Tucson drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they […]

AZ Balance: Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Everyone in the Mount Lemmon area wants our tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to maximize tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation. That brings us to tire rotation. The front tires on a car wear out more quickly than the rear tires. As […]

Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last At Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the news. Tucson people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel economy and receive a government rebate. A lot of Tucson motorists had […]

Budgeting for Maintenance In Tucson AZ Everyone in Tucson AZ does our best to budget for scheduled vehicle maintenance. What’s hard is unexpected repairs. The truth is that our vehicles can stay on the road longer than ever before with proper maintenance. That’s because of improved vehicle design and manufacturing quality. But some of those […]

Protecting Your SUV From Theft In Tucson AZ Every car in Tucson AZ is at risk for theft. So it’s up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge – hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere. The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting […]