West’s 25th Anniversary Open House & BBQ
April marks 25 years of business for our west shop and we are so thankful for everyone who came down to celebrate with us! There were about 120 friends and family that gathered with us and we had such a wonderful time seeing so many familiar faces and reminiscing on the past 25 years. A…
Read MoreWest Celebrates 25 Years of Business!
Reflecting Back on 25 Years of Business in Colorado Springs, CO by Randy Schillinger, Owner & Founder of Honest Accurate Auto Service If you’re like me, 1993 seems like just a few years back. If you hadn’t been born yet, it’s like ancient history. And… if you’re older than me, you probably thought the world…
Read More“25 Years” – A Poem by Randy Schillinger
25 Years By Randy Schillinger Honest Accurate Auto Service, 25 years in the making. 1993 – was the year. Two guys, two lifts, partaking. Hondac Auto was how we were known. We knew how to fix those cars. Hondas, Acuras and nothing else, Those customers were ours. Honest and accurate auto service For your…
Read MoreDoes Your Car Need an Alignment?
You may not notice it right away, but as you get behind the wheel of your vehicle day after day, you will eventually start to realize that something might not be quite right. Your car is drifting from one side to the other, your steering feels off, or the angle of the wheel seems misaligned.…
Read MoreCar Maintenance Tips from The Experts
Many of us remember spending a Sunday afternoon in the garage with Dad on his back, feet sticking out from under the car, and a dirty rag is his pocket. Asking for a wrench or a bucket or some other tool that we had no idea how to use, but somehow knew what to hand…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Diesel Truck Maintenance
So, you have a diesel or just purchased a new diesel truck! You might be wondering how does a diesel engine differentiate from a gasoline engine? The main difference is that a diesel engine uses compression in the combustion chamber to ignite the fuel instead of a spark like in a gasoline engine. Probably the…
Read MoreHow to Know When It’s Time for an Oil Change
We get a lot of questions about how often you should get an oil change for your vehicle and what kind of oil (conventional vs. synthetic) is best. Since there can be a big discrepancy between manufacturers recommendations and best practices for your vehicle, how do you know? I went to the experts…the technicians at…
Read MoreAir Quality Control: Have you checked your cabin air filter lately?
Most people know that their engine has an air filter that need to be changed periodically to ensure proper air flow to the engine, but what about the air flow for the passengers? Most late model vehicles also have a cabin air filter (sometimes called a microfilter) that filters not only the air that gets…
Read MoreBuying a New Car? Get a Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection!
Trying to find a good used vehicle? Used vehicles can be a great purchase, but you need to know what you are buying. Don’t get stuck with a money-pit! Know what you are buying before putting your money down. For about $100, you can be an educated used-car buyer. Tell the seller (either private party…
Read MoreKeeping Your Cool in the Cold – Flush and Replace Your Coolant
Most of us know we need to check the oil level in our vehicles on a regular basis (here is your friendly reminder to do that this week!), but many of us forget to check our antifreeze level. With winter upon us –brrrrr!!!- be sure and check both level and condition of your antifreeze. Cooling…
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