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Energy Consumption and the VW Emissions Scandal

I’ve tried for the last few months to get some detailed information as to exactly the amounts of pollutants the VW diesels are putting out but the numbers are actually pretty vague. So how much are they polluting? Well I have yet to find actual numbers but we’re...

October is Car Care Month!

Here are some tips to get your car ready for winter check your tires' tread life and pressures have your antifreeze protection level tested check your heater function and cabin filter make sure all your fluid levels and filters are good check your maintenance schedule...

Air Conditioning Refrigerant – What’s in your Car?

      Who cares? You might ask. All I care about: Is it cold? Well, the EPA for one cares and generally we do care when it comes to the atmosphere and what we are breathing. Trust me I’m the last one to want more regulation in our industry but...

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...

Wiring Change

Our technician Eric Sporer found a troublesome fault in the wiring from the main engine control unit. A hidden connector behind the battery had gotten acid on it and was causing rough running on this F150. Eric made the repairs and the truck runs awesome now!