Diagnosing dead turn signals and heater fans
Today we are working on a 2001 Honda Civic. The customer came in stating his turn signals …
Tue, May 31 2011 - 2:29 PM
What to know before trusting any brake quote
So it's time to do something about your car's brakes. They have been squeaking awhile now,…
Wed, Jan 20 2010 - 6:11 PM
Why your car's AC stops blowing cold air
A regular customer of ours called me the other day saying her AC wasn’t blowing cold anymo…
Wed, Jul 15 2009 - 7:31 PM
Three simple habits that extend engine life
There are three easy things to do to extend the life of your car by at least 30%. Nothing …
Mon, Apr 27 2009 - 4:32 PM
Don't ignore your timing belt replacement window
Lots of cars these days have timing belts that need to be replaced around 90k to 105k mile…
Tue, Apr 21 2009 - 1:05 PM
What that glowing check engine light really means
That light on your dash...it's been on for a while now, right? It's a little picture of an…
Tue, Apr 14 2009 - 7:25 AM
Keep your cooling system ready for summer heat
The weather is starting to change. It's that time of year again. And as usual, here in the…
Tue, Apr 7 2009 - 11:56 AM
The real answer on how often to change oil
I am often asked this question. It's a question that has been asked since the beginning of…
Thu, Apr 2 2009 - 7:04 PM
Why maintenance beats buying new in a tough economy
By Don Tupper, Tri Valley Automotive Taking good care of your car is important these days.…
Sat, Mar 28 2009 - 4:22 PM
Synthetic vs conventional oil: what to choose
By Don Tupper, Tri Valley Automotive What is one of the most forgotten, yet is also one of…
Fri, Mar 27 2009 - 6:00 PM