Posts by Dennis Vieira
Gear Up: Transmission Service at Tylers Auto TV in TIGARD
The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have to do the work of shifting gears…
Read MoreMaintenance on My Mind
Ask any TIGARD man or woman if they’ve taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn’t taken his car…
Read MoreWhen Do My Shocks Need to Be Replaced?
A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing TIGARD drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, parts of the suspension system can wear out, leading to a lower ride quality and safety concerns. So it’s a good idea for drivers in TIGARD to remember…
Read MoreNew School: Automotive Tylers Auto TV Technician Training
TIGARD consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other. Today’s vehicles have made significant improvements in reliability…
Read MoreFuel Saving Tip: Slow Down in TIGARD
There’s not much TIGARD drivers can do about the price of gas in OR, but we can control – up to a point – how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy. The first thing we can do is watch the go-pedal. Hard acceleration just sucks the gas. Gently leave…
Read MoreServicing High Mileage Vehicles at Tylers Auto TV
The price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing OR residents to review their finances. More and more TIGARD drivers are opting to keep their vehicles longer and put off purchasing a newer car. It is estimated that two-thirds of the vehicles on the roads of North America today have over 75,000 miles/120,000…
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