A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our roads have one or more service or repair that’s needed but hasn’t been taken care of. Now that’s a lot of undone service. Some of the neglected items are minor. Others are serious safety concerns. There are several reasons we hesitate to…
A big part of the service we provide at Oil Changers for our customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions. We’re always open to questions from our valued customers. Even though we try to be proactive in our Oil Changers automotive education, we sometimes get busy servicing vehicles and need…
Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for drivers to prevent. The radiator is the best-known…
You’ve just finished at the store shopping and you’re now ready to head home. You put your key in the ignition and… oh, no! The ignition won’t turn! What do you do now? Don’t panic. There are some things you can try to get going again. The first thing to do is see if you…
You’ve heard that expression, change is good. When it comes to your vehicle’s oil, change is not only good, it’s vital for the health of the engine. But there’s one question that puzzles many drivers: how frequently should my vehicle’s oil be changed? There is not one simple answer, but here are some guidelines that…
Ask anyone if they’ve taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why they haven’t taken their car in and the answer…
Good vehicle care means taking our vehicles in for a check-up. Vehicles need routine checks and maintenance to keep them in good condition. Today’s vehicles may be more reliable than those manufactured 30 or 40 years ago but they still require regular checks to make sure there are no problems that you need to be aware…
Today we’re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. Unfortunately, every industry or profession contains some bad characters who’s actions and business methods can hurt the reputation of everyone else. In the automotive world, industry associations and professional licensing organizations are committed to high ethical standards. Yet some people remain uncomfortable and…
About 80% of the vehicles on roads today are behind on their preventive maintenance schedules. That translates to about 160 million vehicles in the United States that aren’t performing as well as they could be – thousands right here in New Zealand. Some of the maintenance issues are minor. Others represent serious safety concerns. There are many reasons…
