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A vehicle’s suspension system comprises various components, including springs, shock absorbers, ball joints, and struts, among others. Ever wonder if your suspension needs an inspection? Here are five indicators to watch out for, helping you decide whether your suspension needs any work done: 1. Noticeable Drifting or Pulling While Turning: During turns, if you experience Read More
What Your Motor Oil Color Says About Your Engine Health Motor oil is essential to your engine’s performance-it lubricates internal components, reduces friction, and helps regulate temperature. Without it, your vehicle simply wouldn’t run. That’s why staying on top of routine oil changes is one of the most important parts of preventive maintenance. One useful Read More
The Two Instances When You Should Always Replace Your Spark Plugs Let’s talk spark plugs. A common question we hear at Garrigan’s Auto Repair Shop is, “Should I replace my spark plugs?” A spark plug performs a critical task for your vehicle’s engine. Without a spark plug your car or truck’s engine cannot work. Properly Read More
Reduce the Effects of Severe Driving On Your Car Are you an “aggressive” driver? Everyone answers “no” to this question because “aggressive” has become associated with road rage incidents. Today we replace “aggressive” with the word “severe.” Severe driving is often unavoidable. 8 Types of Severe Driving Moving quickly through curvy roads in and around Read More
How often should I get an oil change? Most cars need an oil change every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, but check your owner’s manual to be sure. Can I upgrade to synthetic oil? Absolutely! Synthetic oil is great for most engines and might even be recommended depending on your car and where you live. How Read More
Drivers in Tucson are busy and it is easy to forget that belts are tirelessly working to keep your engine running. A worn-out belt is a break down waiting to happen. Avoid being stranded on the side of the road and get your belts inspected each time you get an oil change at Garrigan’s Auto Read More
Save Money And Time With Simple Preventative Maintenance From Garrigan’s Auto Repair Shop A little auto maintenance goes a long way toward protecting your wallet from high-cost auto repairs in the future. Schedule regular auto maintenance for these five essential systems Brakes, including brake pads, brake fluid, calipers and rotors Tires, including tread wear, proper Read More
Ever wonder what exactly happens when you bring your car in for an oil change? Well, it’s not just about switching out the old for new-it’s about giving your car a little TLC to keep it running happily. Let me walk you through what we do when you drop your car off for an oil Read More