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Getting stranded with a car that will not move is stressful, especially when you are on I-5, Highway 138, or a quiet back road outside Sutherlin. Your plans ...
When your car suddenly acts up on I-5, Highway 138, or a quiet back road near Sutherlin, you usually get only a few seconds to make good choices. What you do...
When your car starts acting up, it is easy to feel stuck between two choices. Do you just take it for a quick drive to see what happens, or do you go straigh...
Exhaust problems have a way of showing up at the worst time, like on a long drive or when the car is loaded with kids and cargo. Heat, heavy use, and towing ...
A healthy radiator is one of the biggest keys to keeping your engine happy, especially when the weather heats up and traffic along I-5 gets slow. When your c...
A weak alternator has a way of showing up at the worst time. You are loaded for a summer drive, the A/C is on high, music is playing, then the lights start t...
Serpentine belt replacement is one of those services that quietly protects your whole trip. If the belt fails, many of the systems you count on can quit all ...
When the first real heat wave hits Sutherlin and you are rolling down I-5 or Highway 138, weak or warm AC turns a normal drive into a long, sticky ride. Many...
A weak battery can turn a fun summer drive into hours sitting on the side of the road waiting for help. Hot weather, slow traffic, and lots of stops all make...
Dusty roads and summer heat can make your car's AC feel like it is barely trying. If you spend time on Sutherlin backroads, Forest Service routes, or long gr...
If your coolant light keeps coming on and you just keep adding more, something is wrong. Coolant is not like gas. It should not disappear quickly. When it do...
Uneven tire wear has a way of sneaking up on drivers. One day the car feels fine, and the next you notice vibration in the steering wheel, extra road noise, ...