Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is a great feature that allows the operator of a vehicle to know when their tire pressure is low. Low tire pressure is the top cause for highway speed tire failure and can cause poor fuel economy. HERE ARE THREE REASONS YOUR TIRE LIGHT IS ON OR FLASHING: 1) Your
We go over the entire vehicle from bumper-to-bumper. We check all safety and maintenance needs. Our comprehensive report is complete with pictures, descriptions, and a rating system. That helps you know what is a priority to fix and what can wait. See your vehicle through the eyes of our ASE Certified mechanics when we text
There are a couple of reasons the brakes on your vehicle could be squeaking. The first is if your vehicle has been sitting for several days. Sometimes surface rust can develop on the stopping surface of your brake rotors, causing a squeak noise during your first few brake applications.  This is not a safety concern
Aquapel Glass Treatment is a product that when applied to glass it repels water making it much easier to see what is on the road. Aquapel forms a chemical bond with glass that increases water repellency, causing it to bead and shed. It was first created for the aviation industry. Once people realized what a
You may not be familiar with all of the common auto repairs and what specifically is involved with each repair. Here is a quick description of some of the typical services that you can get at Joe's. Remember to speak to your service advisor at Joe's to find out about what your vehicles needs are
All-wheel drive (AWD) offers better traction and stability in challenging road conditions. Vehicles with AWD often come with increased costs from reduced fuel efficiency and higher maintenance expenses compared to front-wheel-drive (FWD) or rear-wheel-drive (RWD) cars. Consider your needs and the typical driving environment when deciding if AWD is a smart purchase. What Is All-Wheel
Let’s review some things that drivers can do to improve fuel economy. Bottom line,  the better you maintain your vehicle, the less fuel you will use. It all adds up in a big way. For example, replacing your dirty engine air filter will pay for itself in fuel savings before your next oil change and
Drivers are concerned about wheel alignments for two primary reasons: safety and money. When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side, maybe pretty hard. A moment of inattention could put you into on-coming traffic on a busy street, or completely off the road. A bad alignment will chew up your
It's funny how the mind can play tricks on you when it comes to your vehicle's service. If you're not keeping track closely, time can slip away. A driver recently took his 10-year-old vehicle into his mechanic for an oil change. Knowing the colder weather was approaching, his technician took the opportunity to check out
Question: I was told I need to have my transfer case serviced. What is that? Joe's Slinger Service Answer: On a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle, power needs to be transferred to both the front and rear axles. The transfer case is the mechanism that makes that happen. There are many drivetrain configurations out there, so we'll
