Monthly Archives: February 2018

What is a Tune Up?

What is a Tune Up?

While it is important to follow the maintenance suggestions provided in your vehicle's owner's manual it is important to understand that this may not cover all of its needs. In order to keep your car or truck running right you may find it necessary to provide it with a tune up. The term tune up dates back to the origins of the automobile and its meaning has evolved right along with the car itself. It used to refer to tuning the carburetor, but vehicle's today don't use this part. Nowadays it is a general term that references small services to keep your vehicle performing its very best. When do you need a tune up? If your car is between scheduled services, such as 30/60/90K maintenance, but isn't running as well as it normally does, then it is probably a good idea to visit the auto shop. Common performance issues, such as a rough idle, difficulty starting or even a decrease in fuel efficiency are all indicators that your car could benefit from some sort of maintenance. What are tune up ... read more

If this Happens it is Time for Clutch Repair

If this Happens it is Time for Clutch Repair

While the standard transmission is quickly, and for some people, unfortunately, becoming a thing of the past, many folks still prefer to use three pedals instead of two. There are benefits to driving a stick shift, especially when it comes to late model or older vehicles. They often get better gas mileage and you simply have better control over your vehicle's acceleration.While new automatic transmission vehicles are ran extensively by high tech computers, there are still a few manufacturers that offer a stick, mainly in their commuters or high performance vehicles. Whatever you drive, so long as it's a manual transmission, it is important to pay attention for signs of clutch trouble. That third pedal and the parts behind it do need attention from time to time. If you run into any of the following three problems be sure to make an appointment for clutch repair right away. Burning smell while shifting One of the most common signs of clutch trouble is usually reminiscent of first learnin ... read more