The check engine light. It’s an annoyance for so many drivers. But it’s there for a reason. And while some of the reasons are minor, and the light may indicate a problem that is easily diagnosed and fixed, other times it means there is potentially a problem that inaction will only make worse. And the…
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Believe it or not your tires, like everything on your vehicle, do need semi-regular maintenance. A little tire maintenance may extend the lifespan of your tires by a year—maybe more. And while some of this maintenance does cost money, the amount saved should be more than the cost of continual tire replacement—premature tire replacement. Here’s…
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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…
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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 breath fogs up the inside of the glass and you…
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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…
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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 may also be possible to fix things yourself. It may…
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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…
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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 seems adequate for most situations. That doesn’t mean that you…
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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.…
DetailsMost 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 of an oil leak, and a few of the possible…
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