Maintenance

  • Budgeting for Maintenance In Tucson AZ
    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
  • Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last At Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson
    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
  • Finding Vehicle Recall Information From Tucson
    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
  • Maintenance Free Myth
    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
  • Maintenance on My Mind
    Ask any Tucson man or woman 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 tod...
    Published on: Aug 29, 2016
  • Let Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
    Tucson area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, ...
    Published on: Apr 10, 2017
  • Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
    You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...
    Published on: Oct 28, 2018
  • The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
    If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...
    Published on: Dec 03, 2018
  • Trickle Down Technology
    Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...
    Published on: Jan 28, 2019
  • Change Your Engine Air Filter at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson
    Many Tucson car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF)...
    Published on: Feb 24, 2019
  • Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Tucson
      There's a segment of the Tucson area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine managemen...
    Published on: Apr 14, 2019
  • Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson?
    Today's Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Tucson drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in AZ who think that ...
    Published on: Apr 26, 2020
  • Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
    In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally.  Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...
    Published on: Jan 17, 2021