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Straight answers about your car from our Lynnwood shop: what the noises mean, what can wait, and what's worth fixing before it costs you more.
Muffler & exhaust · Your Exhaust System: The Basics and the Common Issues
What each part of your exhaust does, from the manifold to the muffler, and the signs that something needs attention.
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Brake repair · Are My Brakes Failing? 7 Signs That You May Need Brake Repair
Squealing, grinding, pulling or a soft pedal? Seven warning signs that mean your brakes should be looked at right away.
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Transmission repair · Taking Your Transmission Repair Needs to KC Martin
Many shops send transmission work somewhere else. Here's why you can bring it to the same shop that does everything else.
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Oil changes · We Can Do Your Oil Change Too, Lynnwood!
Why an oil change at a full repair shop gets you more than an oil change, and why one shop for everything makes life easier.
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Driving tips · Summer Time Fuel Efficiency: How to Save Gas for More Summer Fun!
Four simple habits that stretch every tank: speed, air conditioning, idling and extra weight.
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Diesel vehicles · Diesel Cars: How Are They Different from Gasoline-Powered?
Price, fuel economy, power, upkeep and emissions: the real differences between diesel and gas engines.
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Seasonal maintenance · Car Checks for Spring: 6 Tips to Get Your Car Out of Winter
Six checks to wake your car up after a Northwest winter, whether you do them yourself or ask your shop to.
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Alignment & suspension · The Danger of Potholes
That K-THUD can knock your wheels out of alignment or damage the suspension. Here's what to watch for afterward.
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