Auto Repair Tempe

Car Maintenance is Important. It can Also Get Expensive. Even as cars evolve to need less-frequent care, maintenance and replacement costs can take a big bite out of your wallet. Don't worry, we're not going to try to teach you how to rebuild an engine or even dirty your hands - just how to make smart decisions that'll keep you rolling for less. Give Regular Fuel A Try Even if your car says premium fuel recommended - or even required - few really need it. Most late-model cars can adjust to regular fuel because engines are now equipped with knock sensors, which adjust the engine's timing automatically when they detect detonation - the tell-tale 'pinging' sound. You may experience a slight decrease in power and fuel economy, but no damage to the engine. A key exception: If your car is turbo- or supercharged and specifies super, follow the manual. And for Pete's sake, you're doing neither your car nor your wallet any favors by putting higher ... read more

Have you ever looked at a broken down, rusty, car or truck and thought to yourself, "There is no saving that heap. Time for the junkyard"? What about going to a junkyard to shop for your next car or truck? Ridiculous? Maybe not! One of the most incredible junkyards in the history of junk is Turner's Auto Wrecking in Fresno, California—and on this episode of Roadkill, Freiburger and Finnegan hit those 100 acres of vintage sheetmetal and go digging for gold! After considerable debate, the guys select a 1950 GMC shortbed truck that had been off the road for 26 years and put the pedal to the metal to get it running and driving for the trip home to Los Angeles. At least there was a 50-percent victory. Watch as the guys revamp the Jimmy inline six, panic over a wrecked master cylinder, sweat like race horses for four days, and explore one of the greatest old-car stashes ever

There are four major ways that are considered the best in calculating the value of your car. Choosing which way is the best for you will depend on which method is most convenient and how you plan on selling your vehicle. Thorough research on your particular vehicle will arm you with the tools you need to get the best price possible. Kelley Blue Book - The Kelley Blue Book has long been considered the authority on determining the value of used cars. Their online site is very easy to use and allows users to select almost the exact specifications of their vehicle. You'll have the ability to search by year, make, model, mileage, condition, and location. The Kelley Blue Book can give you prices for the type of sale you're considering for your vehicle by allowing you to select either private sale, trade-in, or retail ... read more

Today we take an up-close and personal, in-depth video look at the prototype 2015 Lexus NX. We begin with the start up, performance data, fuel economy, occasional track data, and build quality. You'll also learn how to use most of the interior and exterior features. Throughout the video key styling and unique differences about the vehicle, including available options, will be highlighted. Of course it wouldn't be an enthusiast car video without the ever-popular engine overview, including rev and exhaust note, from both interior and exterior perspectives. MSRP pricing for the NX has not been released

So, first of all...iiieeeeewwwwwwwwwww! Okay, now that we have the initial shock out of the way, yes it could actually come to pass! (No pun intended.) Poop-mobiles could one day be a reality, thanks to the work of researchers from the University of California who are attempting to develop new biofuels using human waste and other discarded protein sources. If successful, the project will help to solve two major problemsby developing a satisfactory replacement for non-renewable fuels such as gasoline, and also finding a practical use for the 0.9 billion tonnes (1 billion tons) of human poop produced by Americans each year.     At present, much of this is simply left to compost, releasing harmful greenhouse gases like methane and nitrous oxide, which are 325 times more potent than carbon dioxide. In an attempt to kill both of these birds with one stone, the team are studying the biology of a bacteria called Bacill ... read more

Ask any driver here in the Valley Of The Sun what the most important feature is on their car and many would probably answer, "My air conditioning!" It might be hard to argue that point. :) A lot goes into delivering ice cold air when you push that A/C button, or hot air for that matter. That's when the HVAC system in your car kicks in. Most HVAC concerns occur when you least expect it, and often at the most inconvenient times. No heat to defrost the windshield? Roasting in the summer heat? The vehicle's heating, ventilation and air conditioning system is composed of three sub-systems that all work together to provide conditioned air to the vehicle cabin. The heating part takes heat from the engine coolant and transfers it to the incoming air. The ventilation part moves and directs the air within the cabin. And the air condition part cools and dehumidifies the air within the cabin. When they're working normally they keep you comfortab ... read more

Now in its third generation, the Hyundai Santa Fe is a spacious and upmarket family SUV. It sits just above the slightly smaller and more compact Tucson in Hyundai's range. Marrying SUV style and ride height with saloon-like luxury and all the ability of a rugged, dedicated 4x4, the Santa Fe also gets a practical advantage in the form of a seven-seater option. Facing off against premium rivals from the likes of BMW, Volkswagen and Land Rover, how does the Hyundai fare? Let's take a look... FUEL ECONOMY (CTY/HWY): 18/25 mpg TYPE: SUV TRANSMISSION: 6-speed Shiftable Automatic BASIC WARRANTY: 5 Yr./ 60000 Mi. BLUETOOTH: Yes HEATED SEATS: Yes ENGINE TYPE: Gas TOTAL SEATING: 7 CYLINDERS: V6 DRIVE TRAIN: Front Wheel Drive CONSUMER RATING: 5-Stars NAVIGATION: No

This is part two of a deep look inside the Petersen Automotive vault. Today, some of the coolest celebrity cars of all time! Cars featured in this episode: 1939 Bugatti Type 57S Atalante owned by the Prince of Persia/Shah of Iran - 1:26 1941 Cadillac Series 62 Custome owned by Clark Gable - 5:08 1952 Chrysler Imperial Parade Phaeton owned by Dwight D. Eisenhower - 6:57 1972 Ferrari Daytona from the movie "The Gumball Rally" - 10:25 1982 Ferrari 308 drive by Tom Selleck in "Magnum P.I. - 12:44 1953 Cadillac Series 62 owned by Rita Hayworth and Aly Khan - 14:57 1966 Mongrel T driven by Elvis Presley and the Joker from the "Batman" TV series - 17:39 1965 Ford Mustang driven by Frank and Nancy Sinatra - 19:40 1956 Jaguar XK-SS owned by Steve McQueen - 20:51 1978 Mercedes 600 Landaulet owned by Saddam Hussein - 23:20 1960 Mercedes 300SL owned Robert Stack

With fuel prices on the rise and no signs of coming down, the appeal for an electric car is climbing. Consumers were eager to get their hands on the very first Prius, but the novelty has worn thin now there are newer and better options out there. At the moment, the Prius pulls rank with its new upgraded model. Consumers can reap the rewards of the combined 56 miles per gallon (when Eco Mode is activated), a better suspension option, and awesome tech upgrades like parking assist, and improved LED lighting. If the new features don’t win consumers over, the new and aggressive exterior appeals to everyone’s sense of modern styling. But how much will this cost you? Less than $25,000, surprisingly. Although the Prius offers a pretty good deal, Tesla is keen on competing with Toyota in the hybrid vehicle market. As such, they’ve introduced their very own Model 3 that will hit the market with a price tag of $35,000. While still a few figures off from the Prius, they ... read more

Whether you buy your vehicle new or used, there are specific services that will need to be performed on a regular basis. With the right auto repair shop in Tempe on your side you can make your vehicle last longer with these services, such as regular oil changes, wheel alignment and transmission services. Taking care of the regular maintenance will provide you with many benefits. Imagine you're stranded on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck. After your vehicle arrives at our Tempe auto repair shop, you discover you could have prevented the breakdown with a few simple services. Our mechanic informs you the breakdown occurred because you failed to get a tune up, or perhaps you forgot to get an oil change at the proper interval. It all could have been prevented with simple maintenance. Five Benefits You Gain from Preventative Vehicle Maintenance1. Your Vehicle Will Hold Its Value Better We all know once you drive a new car off the lo ... read more