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Strange Smells: Car Odors Worthy of Concern

Strange Smells: Car Odors Worthy of Concern

  • September 30, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • Common Car Problems
  • 0 Comments

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…

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How to Stop Pack Rat Damage From Destroying Your Car’s Engine

How to Stop Pack Rat Damage From Destroying Your Car’s Engine

  • September 23, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • Common Car Problems, General Car Care Tips, Rita Ranch Community
  • 0 Comments

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…

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Progress Report: What Our Tucson Mechanics are Adding to our 1966 Lincoln Continental

  • September 15, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • Rita Ranch Community
  • 0 Comments

In April, our Tucson mechanics were thrilled to get a 1966 Lincoln Continental to use as our shop car. However, this car didn’t come to us ready to roll. It required a lot of cleanup work both inside the car…

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Warning Signs That It’s Time for Your Car’s Muffler to Visit Our Auto Repair Shop

Warning Signs That It’s Time for Your Car’s Muffler to Visit Our Auto Repair Shop

  • August 25, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • Common Car Problems, General Car Care Tips
  • 0 Comments

Like many car concerns, recognizing a failing muffler early on is key to saving you loads of money on repairs. Car mufflers links to your exhaust. It's the part that keeps your engine running a little quieter so you don't disturb…

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How to Know if You Need a Transmission Repair in Tucson, AZ

How to Know if You Need a Transmission Repair in Tucson, AZ

  • August 18, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • Common Car Problems
  • 3 Comments

Tucson goes from hot to temperate, humid to dry, or freezing to needing to peel off the layers in no time. Our ever-shifting weather is only one of the outside forces your car has to deal with on a daily…

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How to Hire a Tow Truck to Get a Lift Into Our Car Shop in Rita Ranch

How to Hire a Tow Truck to Get a Lift Into Our Car Shop in Rita Ranch

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

Whether your transmission went out, your engine overheated, or your car had an electrical fault, one thing is certain - having a car breakdown is downright frustrating. You’re busy! You have places to be and people to see. The last…

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What You Should Know About Your Next Rita Ranch Oil Change

What You Should Know About Your Next Rita Ranch Oil Change

  • August 6, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • General Car Care Tips
  • 0 Comments

At Rita Ranch Automotive & Tire, we see many people bring in their car, hand over the keys, and then sit back and enjoy our free coffee and wifi while they wait. We’ve designed our waiting room to be relaxing…

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Drivers Beware: Monsoon Safety Tips to Keep You Safer on the Roads

Drivers Beware: Monsoon Safety Tips to Keep You Safer on the Roads

  • July 28, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • General Car Care Tips
  • 0 Comments

It’s gearing up to be another week of storms, rain, and wet weather in the Old Pueblo. Monsoon season in Tucson is one of the most exciting. It’s also one of the most dangerous. Drivers get stranded. Cars get struck…

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Is It Time to Replace a Timing Belt?

Is It Time to Replace a Timing Belt?

  • July 21, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • General Car Care Tips
  • 0 Comments

If you’re like most car owners, you’ve heard of timing belts, but do you know when to replace yours? Probably not. Because timing belts are out of sight, they’re often ignored. Usually, people don’t replace these until they break and…

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Keep Your Car Out of Our Shop With These Top Car Maintenance Tips

Keep Your Car Out of Our Shop With These Top Car Maintenance Tips

  • July 14, 2015
  • Terry Newman
  • General Car Care Tips
  • 1 Comment

It’s probably not something you’d expect to hear from us, but we want to help you keep your car out of our shop! Not because we don’t love seeing your smiling face, but because we know how annoying it is…

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