Posts Tagged ‘Maintenance’
Looking Down the Road – Headlamps
If you’ve ever been driving around TIGARD and had a headlamp go out, you’ve probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won’t have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field of…
Read MoreThe Maintenance Free Myth
Sometimes we hear people in TIGARD say, “What’s up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don’t break down.” While it is true that today’s vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexity demands higher tolerances for everything. For example, most TIGARD drivers…
Read MoreWhich Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in TIGARD?
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in TIGARD? Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in OR – approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New…
Read MoreKeys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term “built to last” goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They’re still a very big investment and TIGARD drivers want to make them last as long as…
Read MoreFollowing Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle
If you’re reading this article in TIGARD, OR, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Tylers Auto TV tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. Your heart beats a little faster, your blood pressure…
Read MoreWhy a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea
At Tylers Auto TV we get a lot of TIGARD drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That’s a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around OR, so it’s important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won’t leave you stranded. Smart TIGARD drivers plan…
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