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We at A Team are honored to have been rated the #1 Transmission Repair facility out of 180 surveyed by Expertise.

An engine failure is always bad news because it involves making some major decisions: Should you spend your money to replace your old engine? Or would it be smarter to get rid of your old car or truck and buy another? Is your old engine repairable? Or will it have to be replaced with a new, remanufactured or used engine? Which of these options is the best way to go, and which will give you the best return for your investment?

Maintaining proper fluid levels is an essential and easy maintenance task. Even armchair mechanics can perform this one. It's fun, quick, and can add thousands of miles to the life of your car.

We'd like to walk you through a basic filter change. It doesn't take long, saves you money, and sends your car down the road refreshed and renewed.

Have questions about your tires? How long do they really last? When should you get them changed? Rotated? etc...

If you are one of the many people who let a windshield reminder sticker govern when they get an oil change, here's our advice to you: Drop that habit. Instead, follow the automaker's recommended service intervals. In many modern cars, your best bet is to rely on the vehicle's oil life monitoring system to let you know when it's time for a change.

Weighing Car Repairs Against a New Car Purchase