/> When it comes to their vehicles, some Tucson people don’t have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Tucson drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance, but just may [...]
/> High gas prices in Tucson have hit most of our budgets. You’ve probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related stuff. Increased fuel costs are now consuming a bigger portion of that budget and you may be tempted to skimp in some other areas – like scheduled maintenance. According to news reports and [...]
/> A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the news. Tucson people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel economy and receive a government rebate. A lot of Tucson motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They’re good commuters, grocery getters [...]
/> If you’ve ever heard a squealing sound under your hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that’s driven by your engine. It winds around several accessories that power important automotive systems in your sedan. Let’s go over them. First, the serpentine belt drives your air [...]
/> Today’s Borst Automotive auto maintenance article focuses on your serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that’s driven by your engine. It winds around several accessories that power important automotive systems. Let’s go over them. First, the serpentine belt drives your sedan air conditioning system. It spins the compressor that makes [...]
/> Every Tucson car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter’s dirty. Here’s what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your sedan owner’s manual will have a recommendation of when to change the filter. Second, a visual [...]
Before the recession hit, the median age for cars in the Tucson Arizona area (zip code: 85711) was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Borst Automotive we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Tucson area, bring it in for high-mileage maintenance: [...]
Myths passed around our Tucson Arizona community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the sedans of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents to be virtually maintenance free and [...]
For advice on how to make your sedan last longer, visit us at Borst Automotive 1255 S. Swan Road Tucson, Arizona 85711 520-748-9098 These days many people in the Tucson area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you’ve got to start with what you’ve got. It’d be ideal [...]
A lot of our viewers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their car owners’ manual. It can be confusing. Let’s clear the air on this subject. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of automotive products and fluids. She’s been in the automotive business [...]
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