Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)
November 16, 2025
You may remember a song that went, "Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are." While that was a song about life's lessons, there are a few things we should all know about how important rearview mirrors are to safe driving. While new electronic devices are helping drivers be ... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Car Fix Renton
November 9, 2025
Hello Renton! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in WA vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to regulate... More
Breathe Easier (Cabin Air Filter)
November 3, 2025
When you get in your vehicle, how does it smell? If it's not so nice, it may be time to have your cabin air filter changed. It's not the same one that filters out the air used in the engine. The cabin air filter screens out dust and other particulates from the outside air so when it enters the c... More
A Bright Idea
November 2, 2025
You've probably noticed how much easier it is to see when you're driving in the daytime as opposed to at night. It's one of the main reasons about half of all fatal vehicle accidents happen when it's dark. That's why it's important that your vehicle's headlights are in top condition and working t... More
Thoughtful Gifts for the Winter Driver
November 2, 2025
You may be one of those romantics who don't like giving (or getting) practical gifts for special occasions. Just wait until one of those gifts helps you out of a big predicament in cold weather, and you realize that practical gifts can be life savers. Here are a few things you may give the cold-... More
Cool Running (Water Pump)
November 1, 2025
Your vehicle is like you in a way. When it gets hot, it needs to be cooled down. And one of the key parts to keeping it cool is the water pump. Now, that's a bit of a misnomer. It IS a pump, but it's pumping coolant, not pure water. Cooling off your engine is vital since it builds up heat whe... More
What Renton Customers like About Us at Car Fix Renton
October 31, 2025
A big part of the service we provide at Car Fix Renton for our Renton customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions. And we're always open to questions from our valued Renton area customers. Even though we try to be proactive in our Car Fix Renton automotive ed... More
QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)
October 30, 2025
Everybody's got friends like this. You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle and turn the key, the sound system is deafening. They just love to hear that music, sports, news anything but the sound of the vehicle itself. And maybe you're that person, too. Here's something to ... More
Need a New Battery? Call Car Fix Renton Today
October 27, 2025
Hello Renton drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Renton, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues over a... More
The Best Test
October 23, 2025
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More