Have you heard the recent automotive news?  Topping Motors, a family owned Volvo dealership that has served Olympia Volvo owners so well for many years, has closed its doors.  This leaves many Volvo owners wondering where they will take their cars for service and repair.  Do they have to go all the way to Tacoma […]

When folks have their vehicle in the shop, they sometimes call other shops for a second estimate to compare prices.  While this is fine, I thought I would write this blog to explain some things that might come up to aid your thought process.  While different shops sometimes charge different prices, it’s fair to say […]

Q.  Why do fleet mechanics perform preventative maintenance? A.  To prevent costly breakdowns and make the vehicle last longer.   Q.  What things are normally done to make a vehicle last longer and breakdown less?   1.   Change oil every 3,000 miles or 3 months.  This is for normal driving.  If you typically run the […]

I’ve delayed writing this because the weather has been so nice this fall.  After this morning’s snowfall I realize that I have waited a little too long to talk about getting ready for winter.  These tips are actually things that should be in order all year long, (it can rain here any time after all.)  […]

Do you know if your car has a timing belt or a timing chain?  This is critical since a timing belt must be changed at regular intervals to prevent a breakdown.  Timing chains on the other hand are lubricated with engine oil and the best thing you can do for them is to change your […]