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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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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 ...
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...
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...
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...