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Replace Your Dirty Cabin Air Filter

Spring is here! That means it’s time to replace your dirty cabin air filter. Your car’s ventilation system relies on the cabin air filter to keep a steady stream of clean air flowing throughout your vehicle. While you can’t magically get rid of the dirt, dust, and pollen in the air, keeping this filter clean […]

Car Cleaning Hacks: How to detail your car like a pro

No matter the season, keeping your car clean inside and out is essential. Here are five car cleaning tricks every car owner should know to detail your car like a pro. 1) Use a portable vacuum A quick wipe down or once over with your home vacuum doesn’t always do the trick, especially if you […]

Pre-season Motorcycle Maintenance Tips | Part Two

With spring officially here, it’s time to bring those bikes out of hibernation! In our last article, we reviewed several preseason motorcycle maintenance tips— but we’re not done yet! Don’t forget to check these things before you hit the road: Oil If you changed the oil and filter before storing your bike for the winter, […]

Pre-Season Motorcycle Maintenance Tips | Part One

Now that spring is officially here, it’s time to bring those bikes out of hibernation! We know you’re eager to get back on the road, and pre-season motorcycle maintenance is an essential part of kicking off the season. Here are a few things you should check before you take your bike out for its first […]

Transmission Troubles

Have Transmission Troubles? Agawam’s Trusted Transmission Repair Technicians 4 Signs of Transmission Failure Your car’s transmission is one of its most important components. The transmission is what transfers the power from your vehicle’s engine to its wheels. If your vehicle is having transmission problems, it can lead to hefty automotive repair costs. That’s why spotting […]

Conventional Oil vs Synthetic Oil: What’s The Real Difference?

Oil changes can be a hassle, but they’re a crucial part of engine maintenance. Oil maintains engine lubrication, cools the engine components, removes dirt particles and sludge, and can even improve gas mileage and increase vehicle longevity. If you’re thinking about conventional oil vs synthetic oil, we’ve got the answers. Worth the Hassle Car engines […]

Why is there a bubble in my tire?

A sidewall tire bubble, like the one shown above, is a bulge protruding from the sidewall of the tire. This happens when air is leaking from the inside of the tire into the carcass or body of the tire. Common Causes The majority of bubbles are caused by impact damage. The tire has a small […]

Auto Repair: What happens when an axle shaft breaks?

  A broken axle shaft will require a serious repair. If your axle shaft breaks, it can cause all sorts of problems for your transmission system. Here are a few of the most common questions we get. What are the signs and symptoms of a broken axle? Here are five signs and symptoms to watch […]

How to Prevent Battery Corrosion

No matter what kind of battery you have, , the terminals can become corroded over time making them poor conductors of electricity. Contrary to popular belief, corrosion won’t make your battery catch on fire— but it can weaken or cut off its connection to the engine. Thankfully, there are many ways you can prevent battery […]

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