Boise Auto Repair

Keep Your Engine Properly Tuned Fixing a car that is noticeably out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve its gas mileage by an average of 4 percent, though results vary based on the kind of repair and how well it is done. Fixing a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve your mileage by as much as 40 percent. Fuel Economy Benefit: 4% Equivalent Gasoline Savings: $0.15/gallon Keep Tires Properly Inflated You can improve your gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.3 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure of all four tires. Properly inflated tires are safer and last longer. The proper tire pressure for your vehicle is usually found on a sticker in the driver’s side door jamb or the glove box and in your owner’s manual. Do not use the maximum pressure printed on the tire’s sidewall. Fuel Economy Benefi ... read more

We have recently become a sponsor of the Social Media Yak show, the first radio talk show dedicated to discussion of social media for personal and professional use. The show airs on Saturdays from 7:30 to 8 a.m. but anyone can listen to podcasts on their site. We like to do radio advertising , but have found it expensive and long-term. Alexander and Associates provides us with competitive, short-term radio advertising contracts that work for a small business. A and A is one of Idaho's top PR firms and helps us with our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages as well. So we're proud to be sponsor of Social Media Yak ... read more