Pro-Tech Auto Repair

[...]  garage can feel like going to the dentist. In fact, around 40% of U.S. drivers put off car repairs, with some respondents even reporting that the reason they didn’t go wasn’t financial, it was [...]

[...] meeting. Commuting from your home to the office doesn’t count as a business purpose and car repairs can be deducted. . However, if you have an office in your home, then traveling from your home [...]

[...] that it’s just the price of doing business. You better shop around. You can price-shop car repairs the same way you price-shop cars. But it helps to know a few things in advance. For [...]

[...] a problem quickly versus 14% of drivers over the age of 45. With that in mind, here are seven car repairs that are inexpensive to make. Ignore them, and there could be costly consequences: Faulty [...]

[...] can quickly overheat the catalytic converter. Oxygen sensor The most common reason for a check-engine light to be flashing, is a malfunctioning oxygen sensor. A faulty oxygen sensor will cause the [...]

[...] them: Brake fluid, transmission engine fluid, engine coolant and power steering. Flashing check-engine light If the check-engine light is blinking, that means damage is being done and the car should [...]

[...] tax-deductible purpose. In lieu of calculating your actual car expenses, you can opt for a standard mileage rate. Business Purpose Business purpose involves driving from your place of employment to [...]

[...] indicates a more serious problem, such as a misfire that can quickly overheat the catalytic converter, an emissions control device. Replacing a catalytic converter can cost $500 to  $1, [...]

[...] usually indicates a more serious problem, such as a misfire that can quickly overheat the catalytic converter. Oxygen sensor The most common reason for a check-engine light to be flashing, is a [...]

[...] cold air quickly. If you suspect problems, get a mechanic to check it out soon. Check your oxygen sensor: This one is different, but it is important to gas mileage. Because the sensor helps set the [...]

[...] a more serious problem, such as a misfire that can quickly overheat the catalytic converter. Oxygen sensor The most common reason for a check-engine light to be flashing, is a malfunctioning oxygen [...]

[...] Auto Repairs that are Worth the Money. 40% of U.S. drivers put off auto repairs, according to a 2011 survey by Consumer Reports, with some respondents reporting that the [...]

After a decade of growth, China surpassed the United States as the world’s largest automotive market in 2009. Since then, in spite of a recovery in [...]

[...] it will keep you from wasting money by burning extra gas. Timing belt at 100,000 miles Timing belts, which regulate the opening and closing of engine valves, are susceptible to wearing [...]

[...] a catalytic converter can cost $500 to  $1,500 or even more. Timing belt at 100,000 miles Timing belts, which regulate the opening and closing of engine valves, are susceptible to wearing out [...]

[...] that are inexpensive to make but ignore them, and there will be costly consequences: Faulty windshield wipers Windshield wipers degrade over time. The trick is to change your wipers as [...]

[...] repairs that are inexpensive to make. Ignore them, and there could be costly consequences: Faulty windshield wipers Windshield wipers degrade over time. This is a very inexpensive auto repair. The [...]

[...] when the airbags deploy, they can blow out a windshield that isn’t firmly glued in place. Tire pressure Problems with tires can point to more critical issues. Uneven tread wear can be a sign of [...]

[...] when the airbags deploy, they can blow out a windshield that isn’t firmly glued in place. Tire pressure Problems with tires can point to more critical issues. Uneven tread wear can be a sign of [...]