Your vehicle’s battery is like its heart; without that battery, your vehicle wouldn't have the power to start moving or do anything else. So it's important to understand at least a little bit about your battery, and to know the most common signs of a battery that needs to be replaced.

About Your Battery

The typical battery, in vehicles made in 1952 and later, is a “wet-cell” battery, a plastic cube containing sulfuric acid and lead, with two terminals coming out of the top or the side. This short guide should be reliable unless you have an aftermarket battery with special needs, such as a dry cell battery, or a hybrid like a Prius.

With summer break upon us, it begs for a road trip to see some of Arizona’s state gems. Grab your keys and get ready to hit the road with 5 day trips worth taking!

Arizona’s Wine Country

You don’t have to head to northern California to experience the charm in a day of wine tasting. Page Spring Cellars offers weekend tours of one of their vineyards. Just drive north toward Flagstaff on I-17 North. Exit 293 and head to Cornville Road. This well-known local winery actually grow grapes across the state not only up north, from Verde Valley to Southeast Arizona. Tours at the Page Springs Cellars start at $12 and you can find out more information here.

Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

This drive will take you 10 miles north of Payson off of State Route 87. Be prepared to be wowed with the size and scale of this natural bridge. The travertine structure is the largest in the world, according to AZstateparks.com at 183 feet high over a tunnel measuring 400 feet long and 150 wide! You’ll have opportunities to hike trails to the creek banks and also to an observation deck under the bridge. For more information visit azstateparks.com/Parks/TONA

It is no secret that preventative car maintenance and proper vehicle care over the years will make it last longer. When you care for the parts and systems at routine intervals as recommended by the manufacturer and your trusted auto repair shop, you will have a vehicle that performs better and lasts longer, saving you time and money down the road. Wouldn’t you be proud to drive a vehicle over 100,000 or even 200,000 which stills runs new and looks great? Well, part of that process is our recommended cooling system flushes which are beneficial to your vehicle’s cooling system and engine. According to experts, failure to care for your cooling system is cited as a principal reason for mechanical failure of a vehicle and one of the leading causes for breakdowns on the highway.

At Virginia Auto Service we understand the value of high quality customer service. In a city that is less public and more personal vehicle commuting, we also understand our customers need their car which is why we strive for accurate work in a reasonable turnaround time. We took a look at what sets us apart from other repair shops and keeps our customers coming back and referring friends and family to us.

Here are 13 reasons to do business with Virginia Auto Service:

1. We are an award winning auto repair shop: 2011 Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Impact Award for Response to Adversity, named a Top 10 Shop by MotorAge Magazine.

2. We were voted Best of Phoenix by Readers of AZCentral.com