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Four Mechanic Questions You Should Ask When Your Car Is in the Shop

Here are four mechanic questions you should ask when your car is in the shop, whether you're a car expert or a novice looking to stretch a dollar.

How Much Does an Oil Change Cost?

How much does an oil change cost? Read on to learn about factors that may influence oil change cost and frequency.

How to Not Get Overcharged by a Mechanic

My husband took his car into our mechanic this morning to get enough work done to require a loaner car for the day and an estimate well over $1,000. “I’ll tell them not to change the cabin air filter,” he reassured me. “I can do that one myself.” Now if only he could install and align his own tires, change a serpentine belt and perform our state’s emissions test, we could really save some bucks.

DIY Auto Detailing

We love all things cleaning here at Central Vacuum Stores, and that includes proper auto care. So to help you navigate the world of do-it-yourself car detailing, we put together this extra-handy in…

Know How to Recognize an Accurate Auto Repair Estimate

Driving a motor vehicle in the United States is a fact of every day life for almost all of us. We depend on our vehicles to get us to work and home, take...

Why is it so hard to find an auto mechanic these days?

Don't ignore that 'check engine' light much longer—it could take a while to find someone to fix your car. Here's why.

10 Cars That Can Run For Over 250,000 Miles

While just about any car these days can clock a quarter million miles if an owner throws enough money at it in terms of ongoing repairs and upkeep – some models tend to be more enjoyable to own and hold together better over the long haul than others.To determine which would be the most likely ne

Car Repair Tips: Make Life Easier With These Simple Hacks

The right car repair tips can make a complex job that much simpler. Use these tips to make your life easier.

Regular Vehicle Maintenance to Avoid Costly Repairs

If you don’t handle routine vehicle maintenance issues today, you can count on more costly repairs down the road.

4 Car Maintenance Tips That Can Prevent Major Repair Costs

Keeping up on your vehicle maintenance now keeps you from having to spend even more money in repairs later.

Costly repairs could cost you your car

According to a new AAA survey, 64 million American drivers would not be able to pay for an unexpected vehicle repair without going into debt, indicating that some drivers may underestimate the full…

Auto Repairs Lacey and WA Can Trust

For auto repairs in Lacey WA and Olympia, Thurston County Transmission has you covered. Be sure to check out all of our certified automotive services!

Mechanic, Mechanic wherefore art thou?

Finding a new mechanic isn't always easy. But you can do it with our help!

The Grypmat Is a Mechanics Best Friend

5 Ways Tech is Changing Car Repair

Today, you’re much more likely to see your mechanic reach for their tablet before their toolbox. Here are the five biggest ways that tech is changing car repair.

When Is a Garage Not a Garage?

Your garage can turn into a melting pot of junk, trash and disposable items that are only taking up space in your home. But a little effort and planning can help you avoid turning your garage into a dumping ground. Use the space in your garage to make it more than just a space to park your carsHome GymThink of all the intense workouts you could be doing in your garage if you cleared out the clutter! By simply sifting through…

What does your garage say about you?!

Summer may have given you the push to follow May’s blog “Let’s get your garage ready for summer” and finally clean it out. You ...