Jun 5, 2017

Cars are made up of a variety of small working parts, and each part is essential for helping the car run properly. It is recommended that you get an annual vehicle tune-up to ensure that your car is running at maximum efficiency. You may avoid getting new spark plugs, a new battery, or new belts, but if your car needs new parts, it will be in your best interest...

May 5, 2017

Brakes play an incredibly important role in how your car functions. You really can’t risk your safety by not paying attention to when you’re in need of a brake repair. Can you imagine trying to slam on your brakes to avoid hitting someone or something and not being able to properly stop your car? It is definitely not worth the consequences and is terrifying to...

Apr 13, 2017

Your car needs oil to run because it protects all the moving parts under your hood and reduces the friction in the engine. For an older car, it is recommended that you get an oil change every 3,000 miles. Even for newer vehicles, you should still have the oil changed at least once every 5,000 miles. There is no harm in having it changed sooner then that, but...

Mar 6, 2017

Back before cars used computers, it was recommended to take them in every year or so for a vehicle tune-up. During a tune-up, the car would have the spark plugs and air filters replaced and the technicians would check for low fluid levels and other signs of wear. Now cars are made with computers that do maintenance checks every time you drive. If any problems...

Feb 6, 2017

It can be a pain taking your vehicle in for a car oil change, but the benefits far outweigh any of the inconvenience of taking it in. Your car’s oil plays an important role in keeping your car operating smoothly. The oil acts as the lubricator for the many moving parts in your car and keeps them from getting too overheated. It also helps prevent the buildup of...

Jan 6, 2017

Unlike a lot of car maintenance tasks, there is no clear timetable to use for how often to replace or repair your brakes. How often you use your brakes largely depends on your typical driving pattern. If you drive mostly on highways, you’ll put more miles on your car, but use your brakes less than someone who drives mostly in the city and stops a lot. So if you...

Dec 21, 2016

When you’re ready to put your car on the market, it’s important to make sure everything is in the best condition possible if you want to get the most value for your car. Car heating is an important element of a working car, and it’s going to be a big red flag to the buyer if it’s not working. A car buyer will expect to have to do routine maintenance tasks on a...

Dec 8, 2016

Diagnosing an automotive heating repair can be a tricky problem because there are so many elements that play a role in having the heating functioning properly. Unfortunately, this can lead to lengthy repair times, since we have to go in and inspect the various elements and test them to discover what might be causing the problem. Thankfully, if you bring your...

Oct 10, 2016

If your car is dented and dinged up, you probably don’t get very excited about driving it. While our auto body shop can get rid of major imperfections, there are a few things you can do consistently to prevent minor dents and dings from getting in the way of your car’s appearance: Keep your car in the garage—If you have a garage, use it. The more time your car...

Oct 6, 2016

Many Volkswagen owners are nervous to take their vehicles for Volkswagen repair services anywhere besides a Volkswagen dealership. They might be worried that they’ll void the warranty if they take their car somewhere else, or that a mechanic at an independent shop might not be qualified to work on a Volkswagen. Mostof these fears are unfounded. Car owners are...

Oct 3, 2016

Buying a car is an investment, and one you don’t want to make very often. At our auto body shop, one of the questions we get all the time is how to make vehicles last longer, and we answer with the following advice:   Start up slowly—When your car has been sitting without being on for more than five hours, it has little to no oil sitting on its moving...

Sep 26, 2016

Being in a car accident is scary, and recovering from the event can be tough. While our auto body shop will do everything we can to make your post-accident life easier by restoring your vehicle, it’s important to know what to do directly following a collision: In the first few minutes after the accident, take deep breaths and try to stay calm. Check yourself...