Cold weather is difficult. It’s hard on us, and it’s hard on your car - and it’s never colder than when you’re sitting in a broken-down vehicle waiting on a tow truck. Luckily, Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ has some advice on the matter, to make sure you avoid a breakdown this winter.

At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ, we understand how frustrating it is when your vehicle makes mysterious noises that it shouldn’t be making. Here’s a rundown on suspension bushings, to help you figure out what that sound is you keep hearing.

Fuel injection is one of the greatest innovations in automotive technology to date. From Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ, here’s a little more information on the fuel injector.

Everyone from car mechanics, to your uncle that works on cars, has at some point given you advice concerning engine oil. The fact of the matter is that while we are familiar with words like “synthetic” and “oil weight,” many people don’t know exactly what the terminology means, or why common knowledge about oil exists in the form that it does. At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ, we keep things clear and simple. The more you know about your car, the better equipped you are to keep it maintained, and we know a thing or two about cars. We have compiled a short list of common myths for you, most of which you’ve heard, but maybe never second guessed.

At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ will prepare you for the next time your car shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.