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Signs Your Car Needs a Tune Up

Signs Your Car Needs a Tune-Up As a modern vehicle owner, you may be wondering if a tune-up is still necessary. The term tune-up was derived from tuning up a carburetor, which was part of the fuel system in older vehicles. However, the term today is used to refer to...

Why Are My Car Brakes Sticking?

The brake system is one of the key systems in your car. An efficient braking system is critical for safe driving. Hence if you experience anything strange such as squeaking, grinding, or sticky brakes you need to visit AAMCO Boise & Nampa to have the problem sorted....

Cold Weather Car Maintenance

There’s no denying it – winter is coming. Temperatures are about to drop and snow is on the way. What does this mean for your car? Winter car care is important, both for the life of your car and for your own safety while driving through the winter months. Cold weather...

5 Warning Smells that Mean Trouble for Your Car

No one likes a stinky car. But what do some common car smells mean? Sometimes it’s more than just an unpleasant smell – it could mean it’s time to make an auto repair appointment to ensure you don’t have a bigger problem. Regular car maintenance can keep many of these...

5 Warning Signs Your Car Needs a Brake Service

The last thing you want while cruising down the road is to lose confidence in your car’s brakes. Sometimes, brake repairs sneak up on you or happen suddenly as a result of overuse but that doesn’t mean there aren’t signs you can look out for to catch brake problems as...

Warning Signs Your Transmission is Slipping

A transmission is a very critical part of any road-going vehicle. Without it, it would be impossible to move your car from point A to B. One of the most common transmission issues you are likely to encounter as a car owner is a slipping transmission. When your...

Everything You Need to Know About Your Timing Belt

Ever heard the saying, “Timing is everything?” Well, timing is essential in every aspect of our lives, from cooking, music, making good jokes, and as you will soon find out – your engine! Your car engine relies on a timing belt to stay in sync. The car timing belt...

What To Do If Your Car Overheats

When outside temperature sours during the warm summer months, the temperatures under your hood in your car’s engine can rise to 200 degrees, with that kind of heat, your engine needs to remain cool. Most modern vehicles are so refined that it can be very difficult to...

Keeping Your Transmission Healthy – Top Tips

If you are like most car owners, taking good care of your vehicle is a priority. Once in a while, you will have your tires rotated, change your oil and oil filter every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Caring for the transmission isn’t something most vehicle owners give a lot of...

Driving Less Often? How to Maintain Your Car

If you’re suddenly driving much less frequently than usual, you may wonder what auto maintenance is more or less necessary than normal. It may seem less important to get essential services like an oil change or tune-up done when you aren’t driving much but keeping up...