Maintenance
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When it comes to their vehicles, some Tucson residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to rememb...Published on: Nov 14, 2012 -
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving o...Published on: Dec 06, 2012 -
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...Published on: Dec 11, 2012 -
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...Published on: Dec 19, 2012 -
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmi...Published on: Dec 26, 2012
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Life's full of surprises in Tucson AZ, some of which cost money. A leaky roof, a broken tooth, or an unexpected car repair. Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson of Tucson AZ and AutoNetTV have d...Published on: Jan 30, 2013 -
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the news. Tucson people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel economy and receive a government rebate. A l...Published on: Feb 08, 2013
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Hey Tucson - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's lik...Published on: Feb 14, 2013 -
People in Tucson have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher...Published on: Mar 06, 2013 -
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Tucson drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Wh...Published on: Apr 16, 2013 -
Buying a new car in Tucson is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you dec...Published on: Apr 24, 2013
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No matter how well they’re made, cars are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer ...Published on: May 29, 2013
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Sometimes we hear people say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also...Published on: Aug 22, 2013
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Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Tucson?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed s...Published on: Nov 12, 2013 -
If you are a driver in Tucson and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a...Published on: Nov 26, 2013 -
The median age for cars in the Tucson, AZ area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. I...Published on: Dec 24, 2013 -
If you've ever been driving around Tucson and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in ...Published on: Aug 05, 2014 -
If you're reading this article in Tucson, AZ, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service...Published on: Oct 01, 2014 -
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Tucson area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Tucson drivers have experienced the frustr...Published on: Nov 05, 2014 -
At Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson we've had a lot of Tucson customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been buildin...Published on: Nov 18, 2014