Spanish Fork Auto Repair

[Infographic] To Rebuild or Remanufacture? When your personal daily driver or commercial vehicle experiences a major failure, it’s important that you, as a value-conscious consumer, enter the shop with a working knowledge of what your options will be. While simply disposing of a failed vehicle and purchasing one new or used is certainly an option to consider, if your first instinct is to go to the automotive shop and not the junkyard, it’s likely that you sense the value in exploring your other options, which are to rebuild or remanufacture the failed components Often, and incorrectly, these two terms are used interchangeably, confusing the important differences between the two services. In this article, we’ll discuss these differences and how choosing one over the other can grant you the most value for your dollar. When Your Vehicle Fails in a Major Way You ... read more

In this article you’re going to learn how to save money with proper car transmission maintenance. You’ll be able to spot transmission leaking and slipping and avoid costly transmission repair and replacement with proper car maintenance. Even first-time drivers and car owners learn quickly to dread the words, “Looks like the problem is with the transmission.” Transmission problems are notorious for coming with a hefty price tag, but they can be mitigated through proper vigilance and maintenance, and sometimes a little luck. Barring factors outside of your control, however, such as accidents, build quality, and system failures, the factors that actively affect the life-expectancy of your transmission are: Maintenance (Regular service appointments and spotting issues early.) Lubrication (Transmission fluid. Affects the “feel and slip” of the gear shift.) Heat (Responsible for fluid breakdown and failing components.) These you can con ... read more

What's the Best Oil for My Car? To sum it up in two words, CLEAN OIL. Check out this case study: The photos are of two identical Toyota engines with approximately 110,000 miles on each of them. One has obviously been hit or miss on its oil changes, the other has obviously had its oil changed on a regular basis. These engines are capable of 300,000 miles plus with proper maintenance. The more consistent you are with following a regular maintenance plan the longer your car will last. That goes for all of the fluids in your car. Over time the chemical composition of the fluids in your car will change and not for the better. As far as what type of fluid or oil is best is generally a matter of opinion. Just be sure that the oil or other fluid being put into your car meets the manufacturer requirements. You will be fine, don’t let this very costly experience happen to you. Invest money into maintenance and your overall cost of ownership will be much less. We help people set ... read more

What does a cabin air filter do for my car? The purpose of the Cabin Air filter is to filter out dirt, organic material, road debris and pollen. Some Cabin Air filters even come with Carbon media that help keep odors in check. Changing the Cabin Air Filter out in your car on regular basis will keep your heater and air conditioning working efficiently and keep the dust and pollen in check; much like the filter for your furnace in your home or apartment. Cabin Air filters started appearing in cars in the early 2000 era. Today the majority of cars come with cabin air filters; however they are not in all cars. If you are not sure if your car has one, come by or give us a call. We will be happy to figure it out for you. In most case we don’t charge labor; it is generally just the price of the filter.