Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)

May 30, 2021

We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... More

The Maintenance Free Myth

May 23, 2021

Sometimes we hear people in OKLAHOMA CITY say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that c... More

The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

May 16, 2021

If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More

Tracking True in OKLAHOMA CITY: Wheel Alignment

May 9, 2021

At South Side Garage, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a South Side Garage alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problems. Then the alig... More

The South Side Garage Guide to Servicing Your Differential

May 2, 2021

Differential? What's that? And what's it for? I've been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level?Do these questions sound familiar? They're not uncommon for OKLAHOMA CITY drivers. A lot of us in OKLAHOMA CITY don't know what a differential is or what it... More