First Choice Auto & Truck

Even if you love working on your car, we do not recommend working on struts yourself. Strut repair and replacement requires intricate work. Then, once the wheels are back on they need to be realigned. Let professionals handle that job.

If your car is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, all of the components need to be replaced whenever you change the tires to make sure it continues to function as expected.

How popular was the Ford Model T? Well, In 1916, 55% of all the cars in the world were Model T Fords. In fact, until 1958, almost 60% of all cars on the road in the U.S. were Fords. Then Ford introduced the Edsel...

Even though technological advances have resulted in improved products, things still break. Always check your car's hoses and belts and look for signs of wear. If you think they need replacing, come in and have them changed.

Tired of the cup holders in your car getting gunked up and sticky? Here's a simple hack to prevent that: place cupcake liners in them. Not only do they protect the holders, they are easy to remove.

If the pressure diminishes when you step on the brakes, or the pedal goes all the way to the floor, it could be a problem with the master cylinder. Have it checked and repaired to prevent a safety hazard.

Check your automatic transmission fluid regularly to keep your transmission in good working order. Transmission fluid should always be cherry red. If it is any other color, it needs to be replaced and the transmission inspected.

Whenever the engine temperature warning light comes on, pull over and turn your car off and wait at least thirty minutes before opening the hood. If the problem persists, bring your car to us for repair.

Do you own an electric car or a hybrid? Because the battery is sealed, it's not recommended that you perform maintenance on it yourself as it could damage it or void the warranty.

Overheating is a serious problem that can cause damage to your car’s engine. If your car overheats, shut the engine off immediately and have it towed to our repair facility.

What is the annual cost to maintain a car? Well, the average consumer spends $400 a year on diagnostics, scheduled maintenance, and tune-ups. That's a little more than a dollar a day.

Do you know that the world’s first hybrid electric vehicle was made in 1899 by eponymous founder of Porsche, Ferdinand Porsche? Named as Lohner-Porsche Semper Vivus, it was an electric car with an internal combustion motor used as a generator.

Do not take any chances with your brakes. If you hear them squealing when you depress the pedal, or they don't feel right, bring your car in to have the brake pads checked and replaced.