The first hybrid car, the Lohner-Porsche Mixte, was developed in 1899 (nope, that’s not a typo) by Ferdinand Porsche. It was a well-received concept and about 300 cars were made. Hybrid demand began to diminish with Henry Ford’s invention of the auto assembly line, but they made a comeback in Japan in 1997 with the […]
We often get people in the shop wondering if their car issues could be covered by insurance. For complications from a collision or incidents such as theft and fire, insurance can come to your aid. But for repairs from routine wear, mechanical breakdowns, or single-party accidents that didn’t cause property damage, insurance probably won’t help […]
It’s difficult to narrow down the best vehicle for you and your family. After all, the options out there are practically endless. There are many factors to consider when purchasing a vehicle from personal to financial to logistical demands. If you’re in the market for a new ride and you’re feeling overwhelmed, you are not […]
It feels good to be the person in your friend group that can confidently recommend an honest auto shop and know they’ll have a great experience. A vehicle is more than a chunk of metal, it’s the way you get yourself and your loved ones around on important travels, like work and vacations. Your vehicle […]
Whether you know how to handle your vehicle in the snow or not, it’s always beneficial to refresh yourself on driving safely in snowy conditions. Sometimes lack of experience is problematic, but other times overconfidence is the culprit. Here are some great winter driving tips from Car and Driver Drive smoothly: Gentle movements, gradual acceleration […]
Just like your body, your vehicle needs some TLC through reliable checkups. Routine maintenance is required for all vehicles, and the needs will vary with every make and model. But keep in mind, your vehicle’s health also relies on how you drive your car. Let’s be honest, some of us are much harder on vehicles […]
The electric vehicle market skyrocketed in the last few years in Utah. In June earlier this year, the Salt Lake Tribune wrote an article on the vehicle boom saying Utahns are adding more vehicles than people right now. Their article reported: “According to Utah Division of Motor Vehicle statistics, registrations for electric vehicles are up 560% […]
Your classic car is your baby. You do not want to trust it to anyone but a true professional who knows and appreciates all its purrs and growls. You’ve probably spent countless hours (and loads of money) getting that hot rod up and running at tip-top shape, and we’re sure you ride around in it […]
The auto industry has its fair share of incredible stories. The first automobile was invented in Germany in the 1800s, but America quickly dominated the industry in the beginning of the twentieth century. In the 1920s, the auto industry was the backbone of consumer society across the country, and in the early 1980s, one out […]
Nothing ruins a road trip like your car overheating in an unknown place. Not only is an overheated engine inconvenient, it’s also scary and potentially dangerous. Engines overheat for a variety of reasons, such as a cooling system leak or malfunction preventing heat from escaping the engine compartment, a broken radiator fan or water pump, […]
