Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson

Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement

If your vehicle is newer than the mid 2000s, it likely doesn’t have a once-popular ignition system which uses a distributor cap and rotor. But if your vehicle is old enough to have them, i...

Published on: Oct 11, 2026

Control Arms: Small Part, Big Impact

Here’s one part of your vehicle you may never have heard of: the control arm. It’s the part that connects the wheel hub and steering knuckle to your vehicle’s frame. What...

Published on: Oct 04, 2026

Can This Tire Be Saved? A Guide to Tire Repair vs. Replacement

When something goes wrong with one of your tires, one of the first things that goes through your head is: Do I have to buy a new tire, or is it possible to save this one with a repair? Understanding w...

Published on: Sep 27, 2026

Let’s Clear the Air

In an effort to keep the air we breathe clean, modern vehicles with internal combustion engines are designed to reduce the emissions by recirculating exhaust gas into the engine. It has a part t...

Published on: Sep 20, 2026

More Than Noise Control:

Your vehicle’s exhaust system does more than direct fumes out the back. In addition to playing a critical role in safety, performance and fuel efficiency, it also is crucial in protecting ...

Published on: Sep 13, 2026

Tread Carefully: What Normal Tire Wear Looks Like

Every day we get in our vehicle and drive, we are putting wear and tear on our tires. Some wear is, of course, normal, but it’s important to know what’s NOT normal. Not only can that alert...

Published on: Sep 06, 2026

Leaking Oil Isn’t Normal: When a Valve Cover Gasket Needs Replacing

Let’s say you discover a little oil leak in your vehicle and you think, “It’s small. It’s no big deal.” Remember that no oil leak is ever normal, and it might...

Published on: Aug 30, 2026

Step Up your Stops

Let’s face it. Many of us take our vehicle’s brakes for granted. We step on the pedal, the brakes slow us down and stop us. They’re also vital to helping us control...

Published on: Aug 23, 2026