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Deciphering the Menu Board: A to Z
You may not be familiar with all of the items on your Tigard auto service center's menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remember, the board i...
Published on: Jul 06, 2025
Don't Store These in a Cold Vehicle (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)
The other day, a man walked into a restaurant carrying a can of paint. He had just bought the latex paint at the local home improvement store, and he was stopping for lunch.
"Latex paint is water-bas...
Published on: Jun 22, 2025
Supplemental Restraint System – Airbags
After they’ve had an accident, some people wonder why their airbags didn't go off. Movies and television lead us to believe that airbags go off with the slightest bump. The reality is much more ...
Published on: Apr 13, 2025
Distracted Driving
When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-ta...
Published on: Dec 29, 2024
Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)
When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away. Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: Aug 11, 2024
Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)
When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible. It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: Jul 28, 2024
Prevent Costly Repairs
You’ve probably seen auto parts delivery trucks in Tigard making their rounds. Every part has a story behind it. Unfortunately, some of the stories are tales of repairs that could have been prev...
Published on: Feb 12, 2024
Certified Technicians
Today’s vehicles are rolling computer networks with multiple processors, sensors, and miles of wiring. The mechanical elements from the suspension to the engine valve train are extremely sophist...
Published on: Nov 06, 2023