By Accurate Automotive in Mesa, AZ
My water pump went out and it costs much more to replace on this vehicle than the ones I’ve had replaced in my older vehicles in the past. I trust Accurate Automotive since I’ve worked with you for many years but my technician said it’s because of where it’s located. Can you please help me better understand that?
Answer from Lead Technician and Owner of Accurate Automotive Lee Weatherby:
Thank you for being our loyal customer for so many years. We are proud of our 31 years in business and customers like you help make it possible.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 4, 2024) —The national average for a gallon of gas dipped slightly by three cents since last week to $3.09. One reason could be lower demand, as fewer people are fueling up after the peak of holiday road travel.
“January is a bit of blah time of year, and gas prices are in the doldrums as well,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “Barring some unexpected shock to the global oil market, gas prices will likely shuffle up and down a few cents for a while.”
By Accurate Automotive in Mesa, AZ
Gasoline odor is also known as the smell of death so you can understand why we were concerned when we got a call from one of our customers who said she was smelling gasoline in her garage after she parked her vehicle inside of it. Her Check Engine light had also just come on. This was something she’d never experienced before. So, she called up her NAPA Service Advisor, Accurate Automotive in Mesa, Arizona and asked what was causing it.
The answer, of course, is that many things can cause a sitting vehicle to smell like gasoline fumes. But it can sometimes be tricky to track down the source, so here are a few things you can look for that may help your NAPA AutoCare Center technician pinpoint the origin of the odor.
ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 2023) – In March 2023, AAA conducted a survey to examine consumer attitudes toward adopting electric vehicles (EVs).
RESULTS
One in four U.S adults say they would be “very likely” or “likely” to buy an electric vehicle (powered exclusively by electricity, i.e. not a hybrid) the next time they are in the market for a new or used vehicle, similar to 2022.
Make your plans to head on out to the "Valley of the Sun" and join us for our season ending event in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ! It's gonna be wild!
THE SOUTHWEST GRANDE FINALE
November 18-20, 2023
WestWorld of Scottsdale
16601 N Pima Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Friday, November 18 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday, November 19 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, November 20 - 8:00am to 3:00pm
Fifteen events are planned for the Goodguys 2024 Event Season including a new northeast event at Dover Motor Speedway and an exciting new partnership and dates for the 14th LMC Truck Spring Lone Star Nationals!
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, the world’s largest hot-rodding association, has announced their 2024 Season Event Schedule. Goodguys will produce 15 events across the country in 2024 bringing America’s Favorite Car Show back to many of the same premium venues and markets as 2023. Additionally, Goodguys will add a new event in the northeast and make a date change and collaboration announcement for the 14th LMC Truck Spring Lone Star Nationals presented by TREMEC to expand the hot-rodding experience for participants and spectators.
Make your plans to head on out to the "Valley of the Sun" and join us for our season ending event in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ! It's gonna be wild!
THE SOUTHWEST GRANDE FINALE
November 18-20, 2023
WestWorld of Scottsdale
16601 N Pima Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Friday, November 18 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday, November 19 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, November 20 - 8:00am to 3:00pm
The Goodguys shows are for all Hot Rod and Classic Car fans alike. Whether it's your first show or tenth trip out we are very excited to have you come out for the day or stay for the whole weekend!
Goodguys Members receive additional savings on spectator tickets.
Veteran & Active Military Discount
Active military and veterans with a valid military ID card save $5 Off Tickets when purchasing at the gate. Online military discounts are not available at this time.
Looking to register your ride for the show? CLICK HERE
SHOW FEATURES
• Over 3,000 Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars, Imports and Trucks thru '98
• Goodguys AutoCross - featuring five 8 car "Duel in the Desert" shootout
• See the 2023 "Top 12" Cars & Trucks of the Year
• Nitro Thunderfest Dragster Exhibition
• Model/Pedal Car Show
• Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral
• AutoCross Bar & Grill
• Kids Zone - Free Arts and crafts, games, prizes & more! Kids Make and Take Saturday 1pm / Sunday 11am.
• All American Sunday welcoming American made or powered vehicles of all years
By Accurate Automotive in Mesa, AZ
At Accurate Automotive we know the importance of helping our customers keep their vehicles on the road reliably.
Being in business since 1992 has afforded us over thirty-one years of experience and we have seen the importance of using high-quality parts, and liquids along with delivering honest, quality vehicle repair at a price that’s fair.
Let’s say you’ve got a nine-year-old vehicle with plenty of distance on the odometer. What can you to do make it last another year or two?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 23, 2023) —A new study by AAA found that in-vehicle tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are generally accurate, but drivers should still check their tire pressure manually. Why keep tabs on your tires? They are the only part of your car in contact with the road, and proper inflation is the key to safety and better gas mileage.
“Whether in rain, sleet, snow, or dry conditions, tires are the unsung heroes of your car,” said Greg Brannon, AAA’s director of automotive engineering. “They are designed to work best when properly inflated. Our research found that the pressure monitoring systems that provide data for instrument displays or trigger the amber dashboard warning worked as intended. But we recommend always having a dependable old-school manual pressure gauge to check them once a month because a tire can be more than 20% deflated before it triggers the dashboard warning.”
By Accurate Automotive in Mesa, AZ
Did you know Accurate Automotive offers service and repair to many different types of vehicles? Many of our customers are surprised to learn we can help them with their diesel vehicles.
A lot of people are excited about the new diesel engines that are becoming available in passenger cars and SUV’s and they’re curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been used extensively in Europe and Asia. In fact, in some markets, there are nearly as many diesel-powered passenger cars as there are gasoline.
You may ask, why has it taken so long to get in North America? There are a bunch of reasons like fuel tax policies and such, but the biggest hurdle was that North American diesel fuel had a high sulfur content – too high for the latest generation of highly refined diesel engines. Recent government mandates to remove sulfur now open North America up to the engines the rest of the world’s been enjoying for a long time.
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