Tucson Auto Repair

Save Yourself From Breakdowns And Headaches Breakdowns, are rarely inexpensive, always inconvenient and definitely stressful. Murphys law does not always apply to breakdowns, but it sure seems like it. Its more likely to be the law of, "poor maintenance". If having a breakdown, make sure to get as far off the road as possible. Sometimes you can have a breakdown with no warning, and the vehicle just stops. If safe to do so, put out some road flares or reflectors. At the very minimum you should have a plan.  Every year, 1 in 3 people will have a vehicle breakdown. This is usually due to poor vehicle maintenance. With the rise in vehicle prices, many people are choosing to keep their cars and trucks longer, more than 10 years even. Dead batteries, overheating, or even blown or flat tires can be preventable. At One Stop Automotive, we perform a courtesy vehicle inspection on your vehicle during normal scheduled services. This includes checking tire conditio ... read more

Power Steering System Maintenance And Repairs If your vehicle has a hydraulic power steering system, it uses power steering fluid. Regular fluid replacement should be scheduled based upon the recommendations of the manufacturer or basic wear and tear, to help lubricate your system properly and keep it in good functioning order.  Many modern vehicles still use fluid in the steering systems for power assisted steering and if not properly maintained it can become difficult to steer your vehicle. Most power steering systems use specific fluids that contain detergents, corrosion inhibitors, and have good viscosity enhancers. The detergent keeps the system clean, which is very important. Changing the fluid regularly will help prevent wear from unwanted friction which causes excess heat in the system, corrosion and other issues.  As the additives in the fluid wear out, they can no longer provide the needed protection for the system components. Fluids can become co ... read more

Regular Preventative Maintenance Something we speak of often here is preventative maintenance. The term “preventative maintenance” may seem over used...until you have a break down. It may also prevent some very expensive repairs. By bringing your vehicle to One Stop Automotive for regular service, where we do regular inspections, we can help you avoid these costly repairs. Dont delay coming to our shop if you notice any shaking, odd smells, smoke, or weird sounds coming from your vehicle. Often times there will not be any physical indication that something is wrong, which is why regular inspections are vital. Having regularly scheduled services performed on your vehicle can help keep it running as designed, and help you from doling out money on big repairs down the road.  One Stop Automotive has been in business for over 4 decades. We value our new, and our loyal, long time customers. We want you to get the most bang for your buck and ... read more

Some Basic Tips To Help Keep Your Car Moving Always make sure your tires are properly inflated. Do a quick walk around your vehicle to do a visual inspection. The last thing you want is to discover you have a flat tire or that the spare is flat while you’re pulling the jack out of your trunk. It’s better to spend a dollars at the air pump to check your tire pressure and every few months to inflate your spare than to spend hundreds on a tow truck in your time of need. Always make sure your vehicles spare tire is inflated and visually in good condition.  Make sure to follow vehicle manufacturers specifications for oil changes. This is very important to keep your vehicle operating as designed. Missed oil changes hurt your wallet? Oil problems can be some of the costliest car maintenance issues to fix, since oil affects pretty much everything your car does. So please stay on schedule.  Make sure to keep your battery connections clean. Mix a little b ... read more

Avoid Buyers Remorse Before you make a decision to purchase a used vehicle, it is crucial to conduct a thorough pre-purchase vehicle inspection. One Stop Automotive performs these inspections frequently for our customers and we have saved many of them from certain heartbreak. Our inspections cover many key areas, including the engine, electrical systems, fluids, transmission, brakes, belts, hoses, tires and more. With our teams expertise, you can your purchase your next vehicle with confidence, possibly avoiding expensive post-purchase headaches. At One Stop Automotive, we service many different makes and models of vehicles. This gives us the unique perspective on why these vehicles are most often in our shop for repairs. We can pass this information to you when you are considering a used vehicle purchase. Remember, that car is on the used car lot for a reason, was it traded in because it was somebody elses headache? We want to keep it from becoming your headache ... read more