Dave Facciuto

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My check engine light is on!

  Can I get my check engine light diagnosed for free?   The question I would ask is would you trust someone who would do it for free or should you? Today’s vehicles are complex electronic technical machines that have nothing in common with our parent’s cars...

The Federal trade commission and the Magnuson-Moss Act

  A customer recently commented to us about seeing a regular amount of Mini Cooper automobiles in our facility for service. He remarked to us that he had been taking his Mini Cooper sedan to Portland for routine service. Now for those of you not familiar with our...

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology

Once again it appears Toyota is leading the way in this new ground breaking technology. Although almost all the major auto manufacturers in the world today are working on some sort of fuel cell technology, it appears Toyota will be the first mass produced hydrogen...

Did you know?

Did you Know? The car of the future needs a driver's license. We've heard of self-driven cars being tested, but did you know that they will need their own special license to be used on the open road? Nevada was the first state in the US to authorize self-driven cars...

Vehicles and Potholes

With spring upon us and icy roads having done their freeze thaw damage there will be automobiles in the US roads that have alignment issues and even suspension damage from potholes in the road surfaces.  Be sure to have you vehicle checked by a qualified auto...

2014 Auto Predictions

Here are some 2014 Auto Predictions according to the Extreme Wrench website: European auto manufacturers will go more electric vehicles   and ASIAN will go Hydrogen while US will stay with Petrol. ( According to an AP article Hyundai will re...lease a hydrogen...

Do I Need New Wiper Blades?

Do I need new wiper blades? Wipers that streak  or don't seem to clean well may indicate the need for replacement but sometimes they are just dirty.  Take time to clean your windshield and then use a small cotton pad with rubbing alcohol to clean the rubber...