All vehicles are going to need service at some point. Oil changes, tire rotations, etc., are all a routine responsibility for the owner of a vehicle. But there are other responsibilities, some of which may get overlooked, to keep your vehicle working efficiently. And one...
Summertime will soon come to a close, and the fall/winter weather will present certain driving challenges. Oftentimes our vehicle’s windshield wiper blades are worn out and need to be replaced, and we don’t find out until it’s too late, in the middle of a bad storm, and there is...
When a headlight goes out on your vehicle it can be frustrating. It’s unfortunate because without two functioning headlights it’s illegal to continue to drive after dark. And because you don’t want to get stopped by your local Police Department, then it’s best to know...
Most of us have owned vehicles that leak oil when parked. There are a number of reasons as to why engine oil would leak, but in all events, it is a sign that your vehicle needs maintenance/service. Here are a few of the common signs...
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...
You don’t often have to detail (Detail, for those who don’t know, is a meticulous cleaning of both the interior and exterior of a vehicle) an entire vehicle, although some of us have dirtier vehicles than others. And a detail job performed once every year...
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...
It’s been downright cold in Montana lately. Unfortunately for many of us the cold weather—twenty- to thirty-below zero (air temperature!)—turns our vehicles unreliable. And in some cases, it may be important to have some mechanical intervention with your professional mechanics at Willard’s Garage, but it...
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...
Everyday windshield scraping is an almost sacred practice in Montana in winter. And the problem oftentimes is that once you remove the ice and snow from the outside of the windows/windshield and you get back into the vehicle, suddenly the heat from your body or...