Are There Blind Spots in Tampa?
October 29, 2023
All Tampa drivers have blind spots and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Tampa.First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others...To begin, we can gr... More
Differential Service
October 22, 2023
When you're driving and turn a corner, you probably aren't aware of all that's going on with your wheels. The outside wheels have a longer distance to travel than the inside wheels, so there are gears that allow the wheels to go at different speeds when you turn. That set of gears is called a d... More
Them's the Brakes (Brake Rotor Resurfacing)
October 15, 2023
Your vehicle's brakes wear out. It's inevitable. You'll notice it when you step on the brake pedal and feel it harder to stop, or there's vibration when you are braking. Most modern vehicles have disc brakes that each use a brake pad that press on a disc (disc brakes!) called a rotor. The fric... More
Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Tampa Drivers
October 8, 2023
Hello, Tampa residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Tampa auto owners don't need to filter their fuel be... More
Beware of Potholes! (Avoiding Pothole Damage)
October 1, 2023
You may live in a region where roads become pockmarked with craters known better as potholes. They're caused by moisture seeping through a compromised road surface that can freeze, expand and literally punch holes in the road. And when your vehicle hits one of those holes that's big enough, the... More