Car Care Central – Articles and Resources

One question that many car owners ask is: should I use synthetic oil or “regular” oil? Here are some ways to decide which kind of oil to use. Oil and why it is needed: Before discussing what kind of oil to use, it is important to understand why oil is needed in a car....

A common issue that car owners face is that over time, the clear plastic lenses over the headlights can become foggy or cloudy, which degrades your night visibility.  The fogginess generally comes from a combination of sunlight damage and built-up grime. Many owners...

The leaves have been falling and the air has gone from cool to icy. You know that it is time to winter proof the house and pull out the winter coats. It’s also time to do some winter checks on your vehicle. These are some simple checks that you can do by yourself or...

The question of what kind of octane rated fuel is one of those questions many car owners ask. You pull into the gas station and there sits 3 options (excluding diesel). The options are 87, 89 or 91 (also referred to as low grade (87), medium grade (89), and high grade...

You have probably seen many models of import vehicles available with diesel engines.  We are often asked "why diesel" by our customers as they look for advice on buying a new car.  Most everyone is familiar with diesel engines in terms of big trucks, but not so much...

Major car companies like, Toyota and Honda, are committed to bringing the consumer the best in hybrid technology vehicles. Many Hollywood stars are driving hybrids; they have become the vehicles that represent those who care about the planet and environmental issues....

Buying any new car can be a challenge; there are so many options on the market today. And if you are considering moving from a traditional vehicle to a hybrid, there are even more factors to consider. Most everyone knows that hybrids are great for those seeking a more...

Prescott Import Car employs ASE Certified Master Technicians, a title which means that they are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence on every mechanical and electrical component and system. What is an ASE Certification? When automobile...

A new year is here, and I am still on a mission to keep all my promises to myself. I want to make life better, easier, and more organized. So I have created some resolutions for myself like making sure I exercise every day, and maybe cutting down on soda; and I have...

We would like to let everybody know that during the month of of August, we will be working toward making a donation to the Granite Mountain Hotshot Scholarship Fund through Yavapai College. The Yavapai College Foundation is creating a scholarship fund for the children...

We are working with a Phoenix area Volkswagen dealer and have a couple of cars available to test drive without having to go all the way to Phoenix to do so. Give us a call and check out the new Volkswagens.

AAA recently honored 28 auto repair facilities on its ninth annual list of Top Shops. Prescott Import Car Service is honored to receive this award that recognizes repair shops for providing customers with honest, reliable and quality service. Committed to Serving You,...

Don't Fall in love with the car before you've done your homework. Let someone else take the depreciation hit. (2-3 yrs old is best) Walk around the car and check paint, body panel gaps for evenness, chips, dents, etc. Check maintenance history (any records). Contact...