Repair guides
The same explanations we give customers standing at the counter, written down so you can read them before you call. No upsell, no filler.
Battery, Alternator, or Starter? How to Tell Which One Failed
Your car will not start. How to narrow it down to the battery, the alternator, or the starter in about two minutes, using only what you see and hear.
Read the guide- Air Conditioning
Why Your Car A/C Blows Warm Air (and Why a Recharge Rarely Fixes It)
A/C blowing warm in South Texas is not something to wait out. Here are the five common causes, and why topping off refrigerant rarely fixes it.
- Diagnostics
What Your Check Engine Light Actually Means
A trouble code names a circuit, not a broken part. What the light is telling you, when it is urgent, and why the free code read is only step one.
- Batteries
How Long a Car Battery Really Lasts in South Texas Heat
Heat kills batteries faster than cold does. What to expect from a battery in the Rio Grande Valley, and how to get the most out of the one you have.
Reading about it only gets you so far
If you want somebody to actually look at the vehicle, the shop is on West Main and the phone is answered by the people who do the work.