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Air Conditioning Maintenance

Skip Skip June 8, 2016

Warm weather or cold, Zion drivers still need to think about their vehicle’s air conditioning. Most Zion people don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Northwest Auto And Tire, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules for air conditioning service, just as we do for transmission service, oil changes […]

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Power Steering Service at Northwest Auto And Tire

Skip Skip May 31, 2016

Many Zion drivers have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically, electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering. Power steering fluid has the necessary hydraulic properties and the ability to lubricate the internal parts. The power steering fluid also protects vehicle components from rust and corrosion. Your browser […]

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Serpentine Belt Service at Northwest Auto And Tire

Skip Skip May 26, 2016

Most Zion folks occasionally have days when they’ve got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Zion market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . […]

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Breathe Deep in Zion With a New Cabin Air Filter

Skip Skip May 20, 2016

Poor interior air quality is nothing to sneeze at, and Zion auto owners might be interested to know that more and more new cars are coming equipped with: Check your vehicle owner’s manual, but they typically need to be replaced at around twelve to fifteen thousand miles. Your browser does not support the video tag. […]

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Serpentine Belt Service at Northwest Auto And Tire in Zion

Skip Skip May 9, 2016

If you’ve ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that’s used by your vehicle’s electrical systems and also charges your car battery. Without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The […]

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Water Pump

Skip Skip May 5, 2016

Your browser does not support the video tag. Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your car from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat and the water pump The water pump’s like […]

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Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on ILLINOIS Roads?

Skip Skip May 5, 2016

Here’s a travel tip that’ll I’ll bet you didn’t know, and, it might keep you safer… The average American commuter in ILLINOIS spends two and a half hours daily in their car. The government says a hundred thousand auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive driving is the […]

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Gas Saving Tips that Don’t Actually Work

Skip Skip 0 Comment February 17, 2015

Have you filled up your car lately and cringed to see how much a tank of gas sets you back? The average cost of a gallon of unleaded gas has climbed well above $3, with predictions that international unrest may drive prices even higher. We still have to drive to work and/or school, so we […]

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Brake Wear

Skip Skip 0 Comment February 17, 2015

Why do my front brakes wear out more often than my rear brakes? Why do I always need new rotors? The answer to these common questions may surprise you. After all, brakes only have to do one thing, stop the car. So why have we seen so many changes? The answer may surprise you? Would […]

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Windshield Chips

Skip Skip 0 Comment February 17, 2015

Stone chips can be a real nuisance and if left alone they can become very expensive. Most everyone has had a stone chip in their windshield at some time. You are driving along and WHACK! You hear it, look around and sure enough, there is a chip in your windshield. If you’re lucky it is […]

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A business where customer service is defined just like it should be. They greet you at the door, drop what they are doing to acknowledge your existence. The are quick to estimate and the estimate is always spot on.
Mark
problems are fixed here..rarely do you find a service company you can trust as much as them..i trust them because i ve been to other places before i moved here..their service tells how good the work they do is
Andy
The service at Northwest is always quick, accurate and done with a smile. We have been customers since Skip purchased this business. We would be lost without them. We have sent them many satisfied customers over the years. Thanks for always being there for us.
Laurie and Mike Mercure
Great, friendly and experienced staff, from the front desk to the technicians in the shop. Always make me feel comfortable and at home when I go there for service to many of the vehicles I am entrusted to keep running and in good shape.
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The service is outstanding. I would not bring my vehicles anywhere else.
Greg
We have taken our cars to NWAuto for about 10 years and have always been thrilled with the service! Everyone at NWA is honest and gives us fair assessments of the work needed for our cars. We never feel that we are told to get unnecessary work and we are always greeted with a smile!
Cynthia
They did a great job and very quick turn around.
Mark & Kathy
Great work, great service. These guys know what they are doing. Convenient local shop, I am a satisfied customer!
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