Car Maintenance

People often wonder how much it costs to fix the AC in their car. This is a great question, and I'd like to offer a bit of information to help everyone out.

Customers often have questions about fuel. At the top of the list is this: Do I need to use premium fuel? The short answer is all vehicles have a label next to the gas cap (inside the flap) [...]

The automobile technician of today’s world is changing quickly. Not only must the tech be able to use their body to perform repairs to the machine, but they must use their experience and [...]

We all know cars pollute. Besides driving less, there are things we can do to reduce the environmental impact our car has on the earth. Let’s start with a bit about the Check Engine light.

Q: I’m shopping around for different estimates for scheduled maintenance. Why do the costs vary so much? A: Let’s use one of the most common estimates as an example—one that often needs [...]

Did your grandpa always tell you to never let the fuel tank go below 1/4 full? Well, maybe he was right. These days, most cars have the fuel pump in the fuel tank. Some of us theorize the fuel [...]

Some people seem to be “cursed” when it comes to vehicles. At Ashland Automotive we like to think we can help. Here are a few tips to ensure your success:

I often have the labor-rate discussion with my customers. Most jobs require two hours or less of billable labor, equating to $20 of savings, assuming equal parts quality and cost. For a $300 job, [...]