Automotive News & Information - Green Light Garage

Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At Green Light Garage in Mesa, AZ, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.

For the first several decades of automotive history, transmissions weren’t reliant on electronics for operation. Today, that simply isn’t the case. At Green Light Garage in Mesa, AZ, we have the knowledge and equipment necessary to take care of even the most complex transmissions, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

If you spend much time on the road, you’ll eventually encounter a flat tire on your vehicle. At Green Light Garage in Mesa, AZ we want to prepare you for what you should do next. First, get out of traffic immediately. It’s best if you can stop on solid, flat ground, out of the way of traffic where other drivers can see you. Don’t continue driving; your steering is compromised, and you risk damaging expensive components, including your rim. Next, decide whether you want to call a tow truck, or change the tire yourself. If you have towing and assistance then you can call for help but it is always great to be able to handle the situation yourself if need be as there is not always cell phone service and you sometimes do not have the luxury of the added time it would take to wait for that assistance.

Your car’s belts and hoses are essential to the cooling, air conditioning, and charging systems, and the engine. Here at Green Light Garage in Mesa, our team takes them seriously as we understand that ignoring the routine replacement intervals will result in a costly breakdown that could leave you stranded. There are so many components tied together with your belts & hoses that it isn't just a simple belt or hose requiring repairs when you allow things to progress to the stage where your car or truck has a breakdown due to a faulty belt or hose.

At Green Light Garage in Mesa, we understand that safety and driving comfort are largely dependent on truck maintenance. Driving in the rain can be a hassle, especially if your vehicle isn’t prepared.

Essentially, there are a few things you can do to ease the burden of driving in the rain. Keep good quality windshield wipers installed, maintain a clean windshield, and regularly coat your windshield with Rain-X or comparable water-resistant chemicals. If applied properly, water-resistant coatings will dramatically increase visibility on rainy days. Quality windshield wipers, in good condition, are equally effective.

If your wipers don’t completely wipe away water with each pass, get them replaced. Driving in the rain is hard enough; inadequate equipment to deal with the situation only makes it that much more difficult. A clean windshield also goes a long way...rain won’t wash off the dirt that has had adequate time to adhere to your glass.

If you need new wipers, bring your truck to Green Light Garage and let one of our experienced technicians get you fixed up. No matter your repair or maintenance needs, our team has you covered.

“Valve body” is one of those nebulous car terms you hear all the time, but nobody seems to really know what it is. At Green Light Garage in Mesa, AZ, we know exactly what a valve body is, what it does, and are well equipped to address any issues your valve body may be experiencing.

At Green Light Garage in Mesa, AZ, we aren’t just in the business of fixing or maintaining your transmission. We’re here to help you make customizations and improvements as well.

Fuel economy isn't far from the minds of our Mesa drivers and we hear these questions daily such as: Why can certain cars zip along at close to 40 mpg while others are lucky to get anywhere near 20? As it turns out, there are as many factors that go into how well your ride does at the pumps! Here are the 10 factors that have the greatest impact on fuel consumption that we would like to share with you.