Amy's Amazing Auto Service and Repair Blog

  • Indications You Require Car Exhaust Repairs

    14 January 2016

    One of the hardest working components of your vehicle is your car exhaust pipe. This part of your vehicle's machinery works toward routing toxic fumes away from your vehicle's interior cabin and engine while the car is in use. Additionally, the exhaust will also work toward eliminating engine noise and try to enhance the performance of your vehicle. With that in mind, car exhaust problems can prove to be quite tasking for your vehicle.

  • Signs of Automatic Transmission Overheating and How to Prevent It

    13 January 2016

    When you hear or feel something weird in your vehicle when driving, and you have to pull over, it can be even worse getting out and realizing that whatever it is, you won't fix it at the roadside and will have to call car breakdown or tow services to work their magic. It's much better not having the problem at all. This applies to your car's automatic transmission that is among your vehicle's most important modules so don't neglect it or take it for granted through habits that can destroy it.

  • Four Ways to Save Money When Renting a Truck

    8 January 2016

    If you are in need of renting a truck, whether to pick up some furniture or simply because a pickup truck is your preference, there are certain ways to save on the costs. Here are some easy tips for reducing your final truck rental bill. Avoid Renting From an Airport Location Unless it can't be avoided, do not rent the truck near the airport. These rental places always hike up the price for convenience.

  • Car Service That Many Car Owners Overlook

    29 October 2015

    As a car owner, you want to ensure that you do everything possible to keep your car in good working order, and this means maintaining it by regular service visits. You probably know to change the oil and top off other fluids regularly, but may overlook other types of auto service that can keep your car running like new. Note a few of these service options that many car owners overlook so you can ensure you get them done as needed.

  • How to Troubleshoot Common Radiator Problems With a Car

    5 August 2015

    A car's radiator is very important to its overall function; even though it doesn't power the car itself, it keeps everything cool so that the engine doesn't seize up altogether. When a radiator begins to experience problems, it's best to have it looked at right away, as driving a car that runs too warm can mean permanent damage to the engine and in turn, more extensive and expensive repairs.  Note that a car's radiator doesn't need to actually burst or fail completely for it to need repairs.