by Jay Jennings | Jul 18, 2012 | Maintenance
If you have the unfortunate luck of ending up stranded on the side of the road as a result of engine failure or an accident, it’s always good to be prepared, especially in extreme weather conditions. Here’s a list of some items you should always have in...
by Jay Jennings | Jul 16, 2012 | Economy
Even though you feel nice and cool in the front seat of your car- the air conditioning is blowing on you, the tint on your windows is blocking out most of the sun’s heat, and an ice cold water bottle is in the cup holder next to you -your car, and more...
by Jay Jennings | Jul 13, 2012 | Maintenance
Since it’s the dead of summer, we figured many of you will probably be hitting the road and heading to cooler places to chill out. But we hope that before you head out, you make sure your car is ready for the long and hot trip. Here’s a couple things we...
by Jay Jennings | Jul 9, 2012 | Maintenance
Over Fourth of July, NARPRO shop owner and representative, Howard Fleischmann, who owns Community Tire Pros and Auto Repair, went live on Phoenix’s ABC 15 to share with viewers tips for safe summer travel. You can check out the segment by clicking here, and read...
by Jay Jennings | Jul 2, 2012 | Auto Shops
Currently, the average age of cars on the road is 10.8 years old. We talk about it a lot, but Americans are holding on to their cars longer in an effort to save money. So that means general auto repair is a lot more important on older, higher mileage vehicles. If you...
by Jay Jennings | Jun 26, 2012 | Maintenance
CarMD recently released new information about the cost of car repair, and it revealed that Arizona is number five on the list for most expensive repair states in the nation. In fact, the top five states – Wyoming, Utah, California, Montana, and Arizona – are all...
by Jay Jennings | Jun 22, 2012 | Economy
We’ve been hearing a lot about people performing Do-It-Yourself (DIY) auto repair lately, and here at NARPRO, that’s kind of scary to hear. While we understand that replacing a tire if you get a flat, or re-filling your windshield wiper fluid is a simple, fairly quick...
by Jay Jennings | Jun 10, 2012 | Repair
Everyone wants to save money these days, especially when it comes to auto repair. However, it’s important to pay attention to where you’re spending your money, and if you are making a mistake in paying for certain repairs. AutoMD.com recently reported information...
by Jay Jennings | Jun 6, 2012 | Economy
The website SearchAutoParts.com (affiliated with Motor Age magazine) reported recently that in 2011, 84 percent of vehicles needed service or parts, the highest percentage in five years, according to the Car Care Council. But why is that? Some blame the economy. In a...
by Jay Jennings | May 25, 2012 | Safety
School’s almost out for the summer, and if your teenager is of driving age, they will most likely be taking the car to their summer job, summer school, or out with friends. Due to teens’ limited experience on the road, they might not know what to do if their car...
