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What Happens When a Timing Belt Goes Bad?

Timing Belt Replacement in Safety Harbor, FL From Purrs to Whines The High Cost of Ignoring Your Timing Belt If your timing belt breaks, you won’t be able to drive your car at all. The timing belt will often break while the vehicle is in motion, causing serious damage to the cylinder head hardware like […]

Driving Schools – Safety Harbor, FL

Love is in the air! February may mean different things to different people, but to me, February says Valentine’s Day! It also says Wedding Anniversary Day and this year is extra special because our household will contribute a new licensed driver to the roads! Just what we need, more drivers around here! This moment has […]

Merry & Bright

December is often seen as the month of giving, and all the more reason to be THANKFUL that we are able to give so freely. We all find ourselves in unique situations that help us make decisions in life that ultimately create our personal journey. Life really does go by faster than many of us […]

Let Us Be Thankful!

November, easily my favorite month of the year. I choose to see an increase in people choosing to bethankful, and in their own way, making the day a little better for those that cross their path. For those that struggle with daily gratitude, November and the build up of our Thanksgiving holiday become a gentle […]

Fall Car Care

October is officially Fall Car Care Month. What does this mean for you? It is the automotive industry’s way of encouraging you not to put off routine maintenance or necessary repairs any longer! Think about how often you see an ad or coupon for an oil change. We have them too now. Why? Yes, we […]

Bad Brakes? Call Our ASE-Certified Mechanics

Are Rusty Brake Parts Safe? Should I Be Concerned? To function at its best to keep you safe, your car’s braking system should be in optimal condition. If even one component is damaged, you may not be able to slow down or stop efficiently. Most braking system parts are made from strong and sturdy materials, […]

Brake Inspection and Maintenance

What to Know About Brake Inspection & Maintenance Maintaining your car’s brake system is among the most critical steps to keep your vehicle safe for you, your passengers, and everyone else on the road. Having your entire automotive brake system inspected at least once yearly is important. Checking your brake pads, rotors, and drums every […]

Factory Recommended Services

It is so common to get lost in the verbiage of any industry. How often do you choose to learn about something unfamiliar? Usually, this only happens out of necessity. If you are like most of our clients, you have a car! If you have a car, it’s easy to take for granted how reliable […]

My Car is New to Me.

It’s not a secret that when you are shopping for a new car, any sales person you work with has a vested interest to sell or lease you a car. Auto dealerships have their own service departments that they prefer you utilize for your vehicle. Additionally, in some cases the sale person is able to […]

April is National Car Care Month!

For me, growing up in rural Indiana, keeping vehicles in safe reliable operating condition wasn’t viewed as an option. When you could literally be miles away from any type of assistance, pre cell phones and still intending to stay on schedule, you learn to appreciate a reliable vehicle since relying on the kindness of strangers […]