Philadelphia Auto Repair

We love fixing cars but we also don’t want to see our customers waste money on repairs that could’ve been avoided with basic maintenance. And, surprisingly, many people aren’t aware of every item we would put on our list of the most basic things to check, maintenance and keep an eye on as a car owner. Whether you’re a person struggling with a check engine light in Delaware or a driver with an overheated engine in Philadelphia, we can help you with your car troubles, but we also want to help you avoid them if possible. So here are some basic things that will keep your car in good working order for longer. Check Tire Pressure Regularly Just because your tires look like they’re correctly inflated, doesn’t mean they are. Tire pressure should be checked weekly. It’s easy, doesn’t take longer than a few minutes, and it can make a big difference: tire pressures affect fuel economy, handling, comfort and, in the worst case scenario, even safety. S ... read more

Low rolling resistance tires are both an effective and affordable way to improve the fuel efficiency of your car. They don’t usually cost any more, but you do need to be aware of this option and remember to look into or inquire about the rolling resistance of any tires that you’re buying. Most people don’t do this simply because they’re not aware of the existence of these tires, or don’t quite comprehend how they work and why they’re worth considering. So with that in mind, let’s look into the basics of low rolling resistance tires. Why? Did you know that the U.S. Department of Energy has estimated that as much as 15% of fuel is used by the car to overcome a tire’s resistance to the road? That’s why, depending on the study, results show that using low rolling resistance tires can reduce your fuel consumption from 1.5% all the way to 4.5%. This amounts to significant savings in the long term and, when you combine it with the fact that low rolling resistance tires are often ... read more

We wanted to start 2016 off with some practical advice, but this month we thought we’d remind you that there’s more to cars than oil changes and miles per gallon. They can also be awesome! And what would better showcase that than going through some of our favorite famous movie cars, the ones that people looked at wide-eyed as kids, daydreaming about one day having a car like that. 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Yes, KITT. We can’t imagine growing up watching Knight Rider and not wanting to own a car like KITT. A sports car with almost extraterrestrial abilities who talks and thinks? What else could one possibly need? A car that can hold a conversation with you, make holograms, shoot missiles and carry groceries is all we want for any Christmas, ever. DeLorean DMC-12 If you’re of a certain age, not growing up wanting to own KITT means that you probably grew up wanting to own the ever-so-famous DeLorean from Back to the Future. Because if you can’t have a car that ta ... read more