SAW Times February 2012

SAW Times Issue . February 2012   Do you really need a 3,000 mile Oil Change? You have probably noticed in your owner’s manual, or have read stories on the Internet about how you do not need to change your oil that often.   It can be confusing, so here...

Get Straight Talk About Auto Service & Repair

Does the thought of taking your vehicle to a repair shop make you break out in a cold sweat? For many consumers this activity can cause anxiety and often a bad decision to defer the necessary visit for minor service that can turn into an expensive repair later if...

SAW Times January 2012

SAW Times Issue . January 2012   How to Reduce your Vehicle Maintenance Costs If you want to avoid nasty and unexpected surprise maintenance costs, sticking to a regimented schedule of preventative maintenance is something you are going to want to get used to....

Winter Driving Tips: How to Drive in the Snow

In a perfect world, all roads would be dry and untrafficked. But in the real world, drivers face a wide variety of weather conditions, and when snow is added to the mix, the potential for automotive disaster can increase exponentially. Whether you venture to the ski...

SAW Times December 2011

SAW Times Issue . November 2011   Vehicle Maintenance (I know, Again!)   If there is one thing you have probably noticed about us by now, it’s that we are always talking about “Vehicle Maintenance”. With the economy the way it’s been,...

When is an Oil Change NOT an Oil Change?

ANSWER:     When it’s performed using improper and/or substandard oil and filters     Like any fine machine, your vehicle requires periodic scheduled maintenance: Most importantly, it needs regular oil changes to keep the engine running at its peak for as...