Category: Engine Repair

Finding the perfect used car is a thrill. Whether you’re scouting for a reliable commuter for the Boise hills or a luxury Audi for weekend drives through Garden City, that moment you see a clean interior and a shiny coat of paint feels like a win. You’ve probably downloaded a DIY checklist from the internet,…

There is nothing quite like the feeling of heading out from Garden City on a Friday afternoon with a packed rig and a destination in the Sawtooths or along the Payette River. In Idaho, our “road trips” often involve a bit more than just smooth asphalt. We transition from the high-speed stretches of I-84 to…

If you’ve lived through a summer in the Treasure Valley, you know that a functional air conditioning system isn’t just a luxury: it’s a survival tool. Whether you’re stuck in traffic on Chinden Boulevard or heading out for a weekend trip toward the Sawtooths, that blast of cold air is what makes the drive bearable.…

[HERO] It’s a common thought process for many drivers in Garden City and Boise: “I barely drove my car this month, so everything must be fine.” On the surface, it makes perfect sense. If you aren’t putting miles on the odometer, you aren’t wearing down the brake pads, right? Well, the truth is a bit…

We’ve all been there. You’re driving down Indiana Ave, maybe heading to work or grabbing a coffee, and suddenly your car decides to start its impression of a percussion ensemble. A rhythmic thumping, a high-pitched squeal, or the dreaded “Check Engine” light blinking like it’s at a 90s rave. Your first thought isn’t about the…

If you’ve bought a car in the last five years, you’ve probably noticed it talks to you more than your passengers do. It beeps when you drift out of a lane, nudges the steering wheel back toward center, and slams on the brakes if the guy in front of you decides to stop mid-intersection to…

Buying a used car in the Treasure Valley can feel a bit like dating in your thirties, everyone looks great in their profile pictures, but you really don’t know what kind of “baggage” they’re carrying until you’ve spent some quality time together. Whether you’re scouring Facebook Marketplace for a reliable commuter or browsing a dealership…

If you’ve lived in Boise for more than five minutes, you know that our roads aren’t exactly smooth sailing. Between the freezing winters and the rapid spring thaws, the asphalt around here tends to develop a mind of its own: usually in the form of craters that could swallow a small SUV whole. We call…

When you’re about to buy a used car, you need a clear process—not a gut feeling. A pre-purchase inspection helps you spot safety issues, upcoming repairs, and signs of poor maintenance before money changes hands. Use this checklist to inspect the car yourself first, then use it to guide a professional inspection when you search…