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Murphy’s Autocare Brakes & Suspension
Keeping your car in good running condition is more important today than it ever was. Choosing an auto repair facility is also important. Your choice of an auto care facility can affect your wallet, your safety, and the environment. There are many things to consider when making this choice. Let’s look [...]

Hi folks!  Just popping in here, I am considering an auto purchase.  Not quite the hybrid, wave of the future, type of auto.  Just a bit shy of that. May need a bit of work. Not quite ready to race around the track I suspect.
Which one would you choose?  Or should I get both?

Pushing up [...]

One big reason Canadians are heading south across the border is to take advantage of their new found prosperity. The Canadian dollar hit a 31 year high, not since 1976 has the Canadian dollar been on par with the US dollar. Many who live near the border are driving across to buy [...]

When discussing the savings in fuel costs I neglected to mention the switch by NASCAR to unleaded fuel, using Sunoco 260 GTX(tm) fuel. Since the early 1970’s leaded gas has been phased out for commercial use. Besides auto racing, farm, marine and aircraft equipment have had exemptions.
Lead is very hazardous to your health causing [...]

Right now that is in motorcycle league with some Hyosung models achieving over the 100 MPG fuel efficiency. (hyosungmotorsusa) You may not want one of these, or maybe you do. Or how about a scooter? A small car could result in savings in fuel costs of up to $2000 yearly over [...]

Yes, there can be some peculiar odors coming from our autos at times. You can learn to recognize them, save some hassles and more expensive repairs. This depends on if you are on the ball and attend to them right away. Failure to do so could result in larger expenses [...]

One of the best places to start looking for sources to repair your auto is on the internet, using a Google or Yahoo search. There are manuals available for specific repairs, diagnostics, repairs and overall general maintenance. You will want the specifics for the automobile you are driving. Some general maintenance [...]

There is not doubt, parts, repairs and overall general maintenance can be a very expensive proposition.
To save on these costs, you may wish to try some of the less complicated repairs and maintenance on your own. For many of us who are auto-challenged, this is not a viable option unless it is a [...]

A vehicle will usually give you some signs that there are potential troubles ahead. Some of the signals are:

You will notice a “check” engine or other warning light come on.
Upon acceleration you hear a pinging noise or knock
The engine will turn over but will not start. There is a hiss or a rumble [...]

When it comes to auto glass repairs this is a very important area which requires careful attention and expertise. It is a matter of safety first. With respect to a replacement windshield it is important that it remains intact in the event of a collision where the deployment of an air bag may [...]