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Archive Month: February 2017

The Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles

The Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles

February 21, 2017

Electric vehicles (EV) have seen a surge in popularity over the last few years. While owners have taken notice of the positive effects electric cars have on carbon footprint, the real impact will come when municipal fleets and large cities follow. Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland recently requested information from automakers on what […]

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The Squeal of the Serpentine Belt

The Squeal of the Serpentine Belt

February 17, 2017

Nothing fills car drivers with dread more than turning the ignition, stepping on the accelerator, and hearing an unexpected noise emanate from somewhere within their vehicle. Sometimes it’s a bang, clang, rattle, rumble, or screech. But in the event it’s ever a squeal, there’s a strong chance it’s time to have your vehicle’s serpentine belt […]

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A Mighty Case Study: Boyd's Tire & Service Centers

A Mighty Case Study: Boyd's Tire & Service Centers

February 16, 2017

In today’s world, we are often separated by oceans and languages from our so-called customer service teams.  At Mighty Auto Parts, we pride ourselves on getting to know our partners face-to-face and working with them on a personal level.  That’s how we tailor our business solutions and deliver results. Local. Personal. Partners. To read about […]

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The 3000-Mile Oil Change Myth

The 3000-Mile Oil Change Myth

February 9, 2017

If you ask ten people how often they are supposed to have the oil in their vehicles changed, most will say “every 3,000 miles.” But is this rule of thumb really true? There was a time when changing your oil this often did make sense. In those days, if you left the motor oil in […]

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Engine Noise Complaints

Engine Noise Complaints

February 1, 2017

They Could Be A Normal Characteristic While engine diagnostics may not be your specialty, you may have to deal with engine noise complaints, especially if the customer is convinced the noise symptoms occurred following your lube service. Nothing is more frustrating than having to deal with an engine noise related symptom when you know the […]

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