If the cost of a new automobile is your biggest concern, deciding to keep a vehicle and take care of a needed transmission repair might be the wisest thing to do.   However, most everyone would rather buy a new car instead of putting out the money for a transmission service. But, most people don’t enjoy the thought of the large financial commitment that is required to purchase a vehicle.  Read More »

October 2012

Give your car a little TLC with quality automotive repair. Gary’s auto shop is happy to help you give that needed attention to your vehicle with their special discount coupons. Read more for details.

Grand Island, NE (garysautoinc.com) October 18, 2012

Get your car ready for Winter with quality automotive service…

With winter fast approaching, take the necessary precautions to take care of any required automotive repair before you get stuck out in the cold. Gary’s automotive service center invites you to spend a couple minutes of your time and check them out for your car’s winterizing. You will find that they will endeavor to make the automotive repair process as convenient and affordable as possible. You will gain peace of mind knowing that your vehicle has received quality automotive service to keep you going smoothly down the road during the cold months of winter. Read More »

Car engines emit a lot of energy in the form of heat. Left unchecked, that heat can build up and cause pressure that needs to be released. Damage can occur not only to the engine, but also to the surrounding parts, requiring an immediate radiator service, and possibly a more costly radiator repair.  Read More »

When you accelerate, you expect your car to move forward. But when you step on the brakes, what happens? Does your vehicle stop firmly, when and where you want it to? Can you depend on your brakes to keep you and your passengers safe? It’s a fact of life, if you keep your vehicle long enough, you’ll need either a brake repair or a brake replacement at some point in time. Don’t jeopardize the safety of your passengers or other motorists by neglecting one of the most important systems of your vehicle. Read More »

August 2012

If you’re starting to feel the heat, it’s time to schedule an air conditioning repair to make sure your AC system is working properly. It’s probably working pretty hard during these hot summer days. Before you start your summer road trip, or just to go about your daily activities, you will want to consider an air conditioner service to ensure that your cooling system is operating at optimum efficiency.  Read More »

Now that summer is behind us and fall knocking at the door, it’s time to think about car maintenance and auto repair. A few preventive vehicle maintenance steps will prepare your vehicle for the change in climate and give you peace of mind with a reliable car to keep you on track.

•    Battery - Check the battery and charging system. The hot summer weather was hard on your car battery so don’t get stranded out in the cold. Read More »

September 2012

With summer winding down and people settling into a schedule of school and work again, we are offering “Engine Service 101” for vehicle owners interested in becoming more knowledgeable about engine repair. Do you know what it means when your mechanic says, “you need an Engine Rebuild?”

Take a few minutes now to study this topic, and when the time comes for an engine repair, you will be able to make an informed decision between the two methods of engine rebuild—remanufactured or rebuilt. Before you make your decision, consider the pros and cons.  Read More »

To get an idea of what's going on inside your vehicle’s engine, pay attention to the quality of the exhaust system. As the engine burns fuel and creates exhaust, lots of different things are happening. Unfortunately, things like burning oil, evaporating coolant and leaving unburned fuel in the exhaust, aren't supposed to happen. It could just be a worn out muffler, but it’s hard to know without an inspection.   Read More »

July 2012

With the current price of gas on the rise, you can control how much gas you use by following some simple and inexpensive car service tips. If you are like most vehicle owners, this is like music to your ears. Because most of us don’t have the option of driving less when gas prices rise, you can cancel out the increases by making sure you don’t put off a necessary car repair so that your vehicle can achieve its maximum fuel economy.  Read More »

If you are still planning your summer road trip, you will want to be sure that your tires have the proper “psi” (pounds per square inch). Automobile manufacturers are required to list the original air pressure in your vehicle’s manual. If the inflated pressure has consistently varied from the manufacturer’s recommendation, it's likely that the wear and tear on your tires has been accelerated and a tire repair will become necessary sooner than expected! Your auto mechanic can help you determine the remaining life expectancy of your tires before you take off down the road.   Read More »