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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…