Auto Repair & Maintenance Blog

Car Repair Dealer vs Independent This past week, a new survey by Consumer Reports reported that auto vehicle owners are better off going to an independent repair

In 2014 we brought you the new shop. It would be cleaner, larger and be equipped with the massive infrastructure needed to give you the most

It’s Cheaper to Maintain Than to Fix At Gili’s Automotive, we recommend a regular vehicle maintenance program for each of our customers. We believe that

Your car is a sophisticated machine with complex systems that interact and depend on each other… much like your physical body. Just as you need a

Parking is one of the most challenging driving tasks for most drivers. It’s inevitable – you park your car every time you use it. Because

Did You Know? The first cars did not have steering wheels. Drivers steered with a lever. The first speeding ticket was issued in 1902. In

Fuel injection systems have changed significantly in the 100 years since cars started becoming regularly seen on the world’s roads, and carburetors were one of

When the water temperature or heat of a car gets too high, the engine can stop functioning properly and serious, permanent damage can be done to

One of the most common complaints that vehicle owners have about their car’s air conditioner is that it is not properly cooling the interior of

Snow tires are comprised of rubber compounds that are softer then an average tire, allowing the tire to conform to the roads surface while retaining

There is nothing like driving around town in a clean, pristine vehicle. It sparkles and shines with brilliant perfection. It is common, however, for vehicles

Tire rotation is essential to the life of your tires. However, having tires rotated at regularly scheduled intervals has many other benefits car owners may fail

Working on a car can create a mess. The tools and time that are required will quickly result in disorganized piles. This could cause problems

One of the most important and fascinating icons of civilization is the car. Did you ever wonder how long it takes to build one?  The

Even if a vehicle is immaculately spotless, it will still have a dirty appearance if the tail lights are dirty. It might seem like an easy

Many car manufacturers and mechanics talk about V6 engines and their pros/cons. The engines are installed in millions of cars and are known to be

Formulated to remove grime and bugs, windshield washer fluid is a mixture of solvent, detergent and antifreeze agents. Used in conjunction with a pump and

The tires that are on an automobile are actually attached to the vehicle with a complex network of suspension components that keep the wheels facing