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Yearly Archives: 2015

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What I Learned From Teaching a Teenager to Drive

What I Learned From Teaching a Teenager to Drive

  • June 16, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • Rita Ranch Community
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One of the most rewarding (and most difficult) things I’ve ever had to do as a father is teach my child how to drive. When you're teaching a teenager to drive, it's not the process that is difficult; it is coming…

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Replace Your Windshield Wipers Before Monsoon Season

Replace Your Windshield Wipers Before Monsoon Season

  • June 9, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • General Car Care Tips
  • 0 Comments

This Friday is the official start to monsoon season. Usually, the wet weather from the monsoon's doesn't arrive for another few weeks, but this year, it's here early. On a drizzly day like today, you're probably noticing that last year's…

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Important Details About the Takata Airbag Recall

Important Details About the Takata Airbag Recall

  • June 4, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • Common Car Problems, General Car Care Tips, Rita Ranch Community
  • 0 Comments

If you're an avid news watcher, you've probably heard about the Takata airbag recall. With over 30 million cars affected made by 10 different auto manufacturers, there's a good chance that you or someone you know has been impacted by…

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5 Warning Signs That You Need a Brake Inspection

5 Warning Signs That You Need a Brake Inspection

  • May 27, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • General Car Care Tips
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One of the most fundamental requirements of a car is its ability to stop. When something goes wrong and your brakes start to make you question whether they’ll do the job at the next red light, you need help. Here…

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Best Car Battery Tips for Protecting Your Car During the Dog Days of Summer in Arizona

Best Car Battery Tips for Protecting Your Car During the Dog Days of Summer in Arizona

  • May 18, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • General Car Care Tips
  • 0 Comments

The annual ice break is inching up on us, Tucson! Once it hits, we’ll be living with a balmy triple digit forecast for months to come. As an Arizonan, you probably already have your “stay cool” plan in place –…

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How to Do a Radiator Repair on Modern Cars… the Right Way

How to Do a Radiator Repair on Modern Cars… the Right Way

  • May 12, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • Common Car Problems
  • 3 Comments

The summer heat is just around the corner and you’re not the only one worried about overheating – your car is too (or it would be if it had feelings). Tucson’s trip digit temperatures are enough to put a strain…

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Used Car Buying Tips: How to Know You’re Not Buying a Clunker

Used Car Buying Tips: How to Know You’re Not Buying a Clunker

  • May 5, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • Car Buying Tips
  • 0 Comments

Buying a car is a big purchase. It’s one you’ll live with for years to come, so you want to be sure you make the best choice. So how do you buy a used car with confidence that you’re not…

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Go Local: The Benefits of Using Local Car Repair Shops

Go Local: The Benefits of Using Local Car Repair Shops

  • April 28, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • Rita Ranch Community
  • 0 Comments

Call us bias, but we think local car repair shops are some of the best for auto and tire repairs. The reasons why might not be what you’d think. It’s not because we work here every day. It’s because we…

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Is It Time to Make a Trip Into the Tire Shop? How to Tell if You Need New Tires

Is It Time to Make a Trip Into the Tire Shop? How to Tell if You Need New Tires

  • April 21, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • Tires
  • 1 Comment

Here’s a shocking statistic: Tire failure leads to approximately 11,000 car accidents each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.) If you’re trying to get the most years out of your tire, you might be putting yourself…

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Car Won’t Start? Our Rita Ranch Car Mechanics Explain What Could Be Causing You Trouble

Car Won’t Start? Our Rita Ranch Car Mechanics Explain What Could Be Causing You Trouble

  • April 15, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • Common Car Problems
  • 0 Comments

It’s Monday. You’re in a rush as you get in your car to go to work. When you frantically turn the key, you hear… nothing. Your car (that you ironically named “Old Faithful)” won’t start. Now, you’re understandably frustrated. You…

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