July 28, 2010

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5 Signs That You Need Timing Belt Replacement

A broken timing belt is an incredibly common and annoying problem that can not only be frustrating, but can also be expensive. Unfortunately, it’s one of the most common reasons for people’s cars breaking down.

Getting Las Cruces timing belt replacement service…

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July 26, 2010

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Why Your Auto Technician Must Be ASE Certified

You’ve probably encountered the ASE logo at some point with your automobile. Look familiar? Ever wonder what it means? It stands for Automotive Service Excellence.

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is a non-profit organization that takes the guesswork out…

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July 23, 2010

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How To Tell If You Need A Brake Fluid Flush

The other day we wrote a blog about the importance of brake fluid flushes. In it, we mentioned that not having your brake fluid flushed regularly can cause major damage to your brakes and can be very expensive to repair.

Since…

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July 21, 2010

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Are Brake Fluid Flushes Really Necessary?

Nobody wants to pay for services that they really don’t need. Unfortunately, since some dishonest mechanics have ruined it for everyone else, many people are skeptical about having certain services done.

One of those services is the brake fluid flush. We…

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July 15, 2010

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Brake Failure Prevents Car Theft

Just about everyone would agree that brake failure is never a good thing. It can be scary, and potentially cause major damage if the brakes fail while you’re driving.

However, a Pennsylvania car with brake problems turned out to be an…

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July 13, 2010

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The Right Way To Use Your Emergency Brake

The use of the emergency brake (also called the parking brake) is a subject of much argument among drivers.

With some people claiming that it should be used all the time, some saying that it should only be used on steep…

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July 9, 2010

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Going On A Road Trip? Inspect Your Car First

Check out these common vehicle issues before any road trip.

Nothing puts the breaks on a road trip quicker than having your vehicle break down in the middle of nowhere. Even if you’ve always maintained your car perfectly, there are certain…

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July 8, 2010

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Can Oil Color Tell You If Your Car Needs An Oil Change?

Why you don’t need an oil change just because your oil turns brown or black.

When you first pour oil into a vehicle it comes out a nice golden color. However, if you’ve ever checked your dipstick a few days later,…

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June 4, 2010

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Brake Masters Wants to Send You on Summer Road Trip!

Summer is here and the experts at Brake Masters want to help you get the most out of your vacation! We don’t just specialize in braking systems; we can also change your oil, service your transmission or cooling system, make…

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June 3, 2010

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You Can Help ‘Gear Up For Kids’

You can help kids this summer by donating your new or gently used sporting equipment to Doug & Wolf’s ‘Gear Up For Kids’ at two collection events!

The Boys’ & Girls’ Club of Metropolitan Phoenix provides many services to underprivileged children…

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