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When You Should Do the Auto Repair Yourself
Is repairing your vehicle yourself the best choice? Or should you always take it to the mechanic? Which way is the best for you and your car? Let’s look at some of the benefits of DIY car repair and maintenance. Safety and Liability Would you trust a repair person to...
Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Levels Inside the Car
For years the cause of the buildup of carbon monoxide inside the Ford Explorer was a mystery. At least one police officer passed out from being in his Ford Explorer upfitted police cruiser due to the toxic fumes. And many other cops complained of severe headaches...
The Frightening JL Wrangler Death Wobble
The JL Wrangler has a vibration that violently shakes the driver and passengers is so frightening that those who have experienced it or investigated it have branded it the “JL Wrangler Death Wobble.” To date, there is no specific cure, but here is what we know. The...
Mechanic Warns about a Grand Cherokee Nightmare
In extreme frustration, Brandon (@mopartechbrando on TikTok) took to TikTok to let others know about what should have been a minor repair on the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee but was SO not. Millions of followers watched. Here’s what was going on. How It Began Brandon, an...
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is Delighting Consumers
If you’re thinking of upgrading your vehicle right now to avoid tariffs, you might be making a very smart move. It could save you $10,000s if those huge tariffs are put into effect. When buying a Japanese new vehicle, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner is definitely worth taking...
Is the Ford F150 Death Rattle Dangerous?
If you own an F150 pickup truck, you might be experiencing what people are calling the F150 Death Rattle. This is definitely something you should be concerned about. Which F150s Has the Death Rattle? This problem, or series of problems, is typically with the 3.5L...
Hertz Accuses Innocent Customers of Auto Theft for Years
Hundreds of customers were falsely accused of stealing the vehicle they rented by the rental car giant Hertz. Innocent customers were sometimes arrested and imprisoned on these bogus charges. This continued for three years. The Unimaginable – Erroneous Car Theft...
Why the 2024 Kia Forte is the Budget-Friendly Compact Car Worth Considering
Perhaps with a vehicle like the 2024 Kia Forte, who needs horsepower when you’ve got charm per square inch? See what we did there? Priced at just $20,915, the 2024 Kia Forte finds a balance between affordability, fuel efficiency, and essential features. "Small cars:...
Mercedes me Charge Service Has Added 10,000s Charging Stations
Mercedes me Charge Service, which is used by Mercedes BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles) owners, is working on an expansion of their charging network. This will eventually expand their network up to 110,000 stations throughout the US and Canada. This major expansion...
Putting Off Oil Changes Can Cause This One Pesky Problem
It’s super easy to keep putting off your oil change until it looks dirty, if not sticky. We’ve all been there, “next week I’ll do it” “It doesn’t really need it until 15,000 miles”, etc. As it turns out, when you do this with a VW vehicle you’re going to have a...
Do Car Repairs now before the Tariffs Happen
The US trade and economy are full of chaos and confusion, but there is one thing we know for sure at A1 Performance Auto Repair. Your vehicle parts are going to take a huge jump in price. Head off Inflation If you love foreign made vehicles, the best thing you can do...
Why Your Tires Aren’t Lasting as Long as Expected
When you buy tires, they have a certain life they should get. They are advertised by how many miles they should last. You figure you’ll possibly go ten years, if you drive only occasionally. But why did your mechanic say it’s time to replace those tires? It seems too...
Why is My Car So Loud?!
When you have to keep turning up the radio to hear it, you know something is wrong. But it might not be the muffler. Louder and Louder the Car Noise Becomes. What Is It? Of course, an old muffler is the first thing that comes to mind when your car keeps getting...
Don’t Let Flood-Damaged Cars Sink Your Investment: Your Essential Guide to Spotting Water Damage
In a year marked by severe weather events, an alarming number of flood-damaged vehicles are silently making their way onto the used car market. With CARFAX reporting approximately 347,000 flood-damaged vehicles from this year's hurricane season alone, buyers need to...
GM’s Latest Transmission Recall Raises Fresh Safety Concerns
General Motors (GM) has announced another significant safety recall, this time affecting nearly half a million vehicles due to a potentially dangerous transmission defect. The recall encompasses several popular models from 2020-2022, including the Chevrolet Silverado,...
The Pickup Phenomenon: America’s Enduring Love Affair with Big Trucks
In America, trucks are declarations of horsepower independence. Perhaps there’s some good feeling in the US with curbside parking that feels like docking a ship. The Ford F-Series, poised to clinch its 48th consecutive year as America's best-selling vehicle, embodies...
Honda’s Reliability Put to the Test: A Look at Recent Recalls
It’s been said that owning a Honda means your biggest car worry is choosing the right air freshener. And it’s not hard to disagree. Honda is a name that has long been synonymous with reliability in the automotive world. But now finds itself navigating choppy waters as...
Hydrogen-Powered Cars: A Viable Path to Green Mobility or Another Dead End?
In this technological era, is hydrogen truly the key to fueling innovation one atom at a time? Well, the decline of LPG-powered cars, however, may cast doubt on this vision. While electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining momentum, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, like Toyota's...
