It's a frustrating sight. When the check engine light comes on, you know you need to get your car into a mechanic as soon as possible. These lights can signal something serious or something as simple as a loose gas…
This is the time of year where families hit the road to visit loved ones. Whether you're making a quick trip up to Phoenix or driving out of the state, you want your car in good working condition. One service you…
If you saw any of the advertising for the Vail Country Fair, then chances are you saw the Rita Ranch Automotive & Tire logo. We were proud to be the title sponsor of the event along with Hudbay Minerals. What…
Temperatures are dropping quickly. This week, Cochise county is facing some potential freeze warnings. In Vail and Rita Ranch, we'll hover close to the freezing mark. It's time to start waking up to temperatures in the 30s. Is your car…
'Tis the season for gift giving, cookie decorating and family gatherings. This time of year is filled with lights and festivities. But the signs of the holiday season aren't limited to turkey dinners, Santa photoshoots and company parties. Turn on…
Halloween is one of our favorite times of the year. We deck out the shop with skeletons, spiders, and jack-o-lanterns to get in the festive mood. On October 31, we're out with our kids in the Vail and Rita Ranch neighborhoods,…
Things feel a little spookier this time of year. Jack-o-lantern's start lining the porches of Vail and Rita Ranch homes, ghosts swing in the trees and witches brew up their haunting brew before taking a night ride on their broomstick. As…
October started out feeling more like June or July. The near record breaking triple digit temperatures were too much to bear, even for native Tucsonans. Now there's low pressure moving through and we've been fortunate enough to have cooler mornings…
Sniff, sniff. Notice a funny smell coming from your car's vents? It might be time for a trip into your local mechanic. Most of the time, warning signs come from a malfunctioning engine or a strange sound. However, strange smells…
Pack rat damage is a big concern for people in Vail, Rita Ranch, and other outlying communities around Arizona. These pests are known for gathering bean pods, plants, and just about anything they can carry, then using it to build…