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09 Mar Clean Your Vehicle’s Battery

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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...

11 Feb Gas Mileage Tips:

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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...

09 Jan Windshield Defrost: Strategies to Keep your Windshield Clear of Fog and Ice/Snow

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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...

10 Dec Winter Driving Tips: Stay Safe on the Ice

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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...

09 Nov Tire Maintenance

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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...

12 Oct Check Engine Light Woes…

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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...

08 Sep Jump Start a Car Battery: Do It the Right Way

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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...

05 Aug Brakes: When It’s Time to Replace The Pad

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Oftentimes, people aren’t aware of the correct time at which brake pads go bad; but understanding how and when these components go bad is important to both the longevity of your car and your own health. Here’s why… Brake pads are an important component. It’s a...

11 Jul How To Change a Tire

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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...

09 Jun Diesel Vs Gasoline Engines: Why Do Diesel Engines Last Longer?

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Did you know that a Diesel Engine will likely outlast a Gasoline engine by hundreds of thousands of miles? It’s true—usually true (there have been a few poorly constructed diesel engines produced by companies over the years). All things being equal, a diesel engine could...