March 2026How Much Does It Cost? (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)Ever wonder why it costs so much more to fix a similar problem in two different vehicles? Let's say you now own an SUV and before that, you owned a car. Your SUV's air conditioning system needs a new evaporator, but the cost for the new one is way more than you remember it was for your car. How... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 29, 2026 Slippery When Wet (Driving on Wet Leaves)When the leaves fall, you might take a sightseeing trip to see them at peak color. Or you may simply live in a spot where there are a lot of trees. When those leaves get wet, you'd be surprised to learn just how slippery they can be. We all know ice is slippery to drive on. What causes tires ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 22, 2026 PCV Valve: What Is It?Most Renton drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your vehicl... Read More Posted in Exhaust on March 15, 2026 Busted! Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning Maintenance)Your vehicle's air conditioning is something you count on when the weather heats up. But there's bound to be a day when you turn it on and one of these things happens:Only warm air blows outCold air starts blowing out but then it turns warm on its ownIt's not blowing air at allIt blows smel... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on March 08, 2026 Putting a Stop to Brake Problems (Brake Service)It's safe to say that most drivers take their brakes for granted. You press on the brake pedal and the vehicle slows down or stops. It's easy to see why it is so important for your vehicle's brakes to be working correctly. Brakes are an important safety feature of any vehicle.When it comes to... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on March 01, 2026 |
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