Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)
January 10, 2021
When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good. That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You might want to think of that same approach when you take your vehicle in for a repair. Experts say wha... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your OKLAHOMA CITY Vehicle
January 3, 2021
Imagine you've left OKLAHOMA CITY and you're up in the arctic on a dog sled.Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground quickly. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side.That would slow you do... More
When You Hear the Crash in OKLAHOMA CITY: What to Do After an Accident
January 1, 2021
Motorists in North America drive about 3 trillion miles/4.8 trillion kilometers every year. There are over 250+ million licensed drivers, and approximately 6.2 million accidents happen every year. Unfortunately, if we're going to drive vehicles, there are going to be accidents. Knowing what to do... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
December 27, 2020
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the OKLAHOMA CITY area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indicati... More
Automotive Tips from South Side Garage: Wiper Blades ? Signs of Wear
December 20, 2020
90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can affect your driving safety including a dirty windshield. In that sense, your wiper blades are an important safety system. Most OKLAHOMA CITY drivers will wait until their wipers have failed before they replac... More
Check Your Shocks and Struts at South Side Garage
December 13, 2020
Today we're talking to OKLAHOMA CITY drivers about shocks and struts. They're so easy for Oklahoma folks to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are really responsible for keeping your tires on the road so they're very important.Without shocks, your wh... More
Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea
December 6, 2020
At South Side Garage we get a lot of OKLAHOMA CITY drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Oklahoma, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't leave you st... More
Easy Miles ? Do OKLAHOMA CITY Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
November 29, 2020
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
November 22, 2020
If you've ever been driving around OKLAHOMA CITY and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your fi... More
All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at South Side Garage
November 15, 2020
When all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in OKLAHOMA CITY can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around OK... More