If you plan to take a road trip this summer, you need to make sure your vehicle is in good working order. Here are some of the most common repairs you are likely to make during the summer months. An Overheated Engine The summer heat can be very hard on a car’s engine. You do…
Many of the tips given out to keep a car from being stolen sound overly practical and obvious, but did you know that car thefts are happening every day in Billings, MT and most of them are entirely preventable? It’s true. Most car thefts are happening because the car has been left running, unlocked, and…
Did you know that the number one factor that determines how long a vehicle stays on the road is how well that vehicle was kept up during its life? It’s true, it’s also true that most people forget to do some of the regular maintenance required to keep a vehicle running well; a quarter of…
Over time, vehicle paint breaks down. Dirt and grime and weather are all major contributors to the decreasing integrity of vehicle paint. And the more a vehicle is garaged, kept out of the elements as much as possible, the better its look will age. But did you know that over seventy-five percent of people don’t…
Did you know that most people have no idea how to change a tire? It’s true. According to the various sources it’s thought that anywhere from twenty-to-fifty percent of Americans have absolutely no idea how to change a tire. Probably most people think they can search the Internet on their cell phone when they need…
Here’s the scenario: you put your key into the ignition, turn the key, and nothing happens—maybe there’s a faint clicking sound. You go to the trunk and remove the battery jumper cables (hopefully you are prepared enough to have stored jumper cables in your vehicle’s trunk)—two terminals at each end red and black. Now what……
It’s been a relatively mild fall/early winter here in Montana, but the cold, icy weather of winter looks to be upon us. So, let’s talk about winter driving safety. Here in Montana severe weather comes at a moment’s notice, and you should always be prepared in the event of icy or snowy road conditions; weather…
A little bit of love and care can help your vehicle run efficiently. The sticker MPG found on most new vehicles is only effective when the vehicle is in perfect shape. With a little bit of know-how, and some attentiveness, you can achieve, or at least approach, that optimal MPG listed on the sticker at…
Your vehicle will perform to its potential if it’s kept in proper condition. Luckily, when you have required maintenance beneath the hood or suddenly and unexpectedly experience an issue with the vehicle’s operational ability, you have the expert mechanics at Willard’s Garage to fix the problem. But there are a few ways, types of at-home…
These days most vehicle manufacturers have installed several failsafes to prevent accidental battery death. For instance, most newer vehicles will automatically turn off unused lights after a certain span of time. But even in vehicles programmed with preventative measures, vehicle batteries will still get old or dirty and corroded, and can unfortunately leave us stranded.…