Auto Repair Tips From Empire

Car care, explained simply and honestly for drivers

These short articles answer the questions people ask us most often, in everyday language and without the jargon, from the counter and the phone. How often should the oil really be changed up here? What does that warning light mean? Is it worth repairing an older truck? Each one explains the reasoning so you can make your own call, and points out the details worth mentioning if you want us to check your own vehicle on a free walk-around at the shop.

You can expect topics like getting a vehicle ready for winter, brakes on long descents, diesel care for trucks that tow, and how to tell a minor noise from a serious one. New articles are added as questions come in, so if there is something you would like explained, give us a call and suggest it. Questions that come up again and again on the phone usually become the next article, written so you can use the answer straight away, whether that means booking a visit or deciding it can wait.