Phoenix Auto Repair Blog

Let’s get one thing straight: it’s rare for a mechanic to only do oil changes. Even quick-lube oil service stations often double up on providing preventive maintenance and even automotive accessory services. So what’s the Phoenician who’s looking for the best price,...

Let’s say the time has finally come to part ways with your current vehicle. Whether it’s in the form of an upgrade to a new or slightly used car, or your current ride has finally bit the dust, you have plenty of options. First off, one thing we want to make clear is...

We want to show some love to some of our favorite auto clubs, cliques and communities in our hometown. From lowriders to vintage pickups and Porsches, there’s a lot going on in Phoenix when it comes to some of the coolest rides you’ll see in the world. After all,...

Let’s say your car needs a couple things fixed on it. It’s fine! So many people put off auto repair that it’s pretty abnormal for an older car or truck to be completely caught up on its maintenance. As vehicles age, things break. That’s life, and not everyone has the...

We all know commuting around the Valley of the Sun can be treacherous. There's more and more freeway sections being plotted and added. Combine that with not only seasonal growth from snowbirds but also a steady increase in those who call Maricopa County home, it can...

This one is for anyone who uses their car during flu season. (Pretty much everyone, then.) Whether you’re part of the carpool network for your job or even run errands between taking the kids to school, you’re exposing yourself and potentially your family to the flu...

You might be looking for a few ways to cut down on costs and save money. One surefire, easy way to do it is at the gas pump. More often than not, necessary auto repair and vehicle maintenance spending is usually cast to the wayside to free up the budget for other...

So you're trying to make a little extra money. Maybe you're between jobs, saving for a trip or trying to get the kids through college. Maybe you just like driving! Whatever the case, there are a couple things you need to know before you get your vehicle inspected by...

So the time has come for you to get a new vehicle. Maybe you lurk craigslist multiple times a day for that lifted 4x4, that tuned Japanese import or maybe you just need something that drives, for as cheap as possible. Craigslist has it all. Now let’s say you’ve found...

Short answer: probably not. But indulge us for a moment. At The Auto Shop, we work through every theoretical problem your vehicle might have when you bring it in. It’s a part of what make our mechanics some of the best in Phoenix, combined with our state-of-the art...

First off, we’re going to try to get away from the biases that can occur between different manufacturers and focus more on the qualities of the ideal car for Phoenicians. There’s a ton of diversity in the needs of commuters around the Valley of the Sun, and one thing...