by ManagerBeetlesmith | Mar 29, 2022 | Engine Performance
You may not realize it, but the health of your engine and your entire vehicle can hinge on your fuel filter. Making sure you don’t have a clogged fuel filter is key to protecting your engine and allowing your vehicle to perform at peak performance. In this blog... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Mar 5, 2022 | Engine Performance
We’ve all seen those poor people stranded on the side of the road, steam billowing from the engine. Often times, an overheating engine can cause serious problems to the rest of your vehicle if not addressed immediately. But why do engines overheat? In this blog we’re... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Feb 15, 2022 | Electrical, Tips
At one point or another you’ve probably had a mechanic or someone you know who knows cars talk about a blown fuse. But what are fuses, why are they important, and what causes them to blow? In this blog post we’re going to talk fuses: what they are, why they... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Jan 27, 2022 | Maintenance, Safe Driving, Tips
In 2020 rate of catalytic converter theft increased by 325%. You read that right. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau the number of catalytic converters stolen between 2019 and 2020 rose by over 11,000. This concerning trend of record-high theft has... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Jan 6, 2022 | Maintenance, Safe Driving, Tips
We’ve talked before about how different smells can point to different kinds of issues in your vehicle. But what about car sounds? There are good sounds that come from a car for sure; the hum of the engine, the purr of acceleration, the familiar whoosh of the A/C. But... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Dec 27, 2021 | Safe Driving, Tips
This weekend’s holiday festivities wrapped up with snowfall and freezing temperatures throughout Renton and Western Washington. Snow that began falling Saturday and continued throughout the weekend has left a blanket of white throughout King country and across the... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Dec 14, 2021 | Suspension
Proper alignment is essential to keeping you safe on the road. But have you ever wondered what actually happens during an alignment? And what’s the actual purpose of an alignment anyway? In this blog post we’ll answer these and more. First, let’s dive into what an... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Nov 29, 2021 | Safe Driving, Tips
We’re over halfway through the fall season, with winter right around the corner. As the weather continues to get colder, you can expect to start dealing with foggy and frosted windshields on a daily basis, especially if you commute to work by car. Defogging and... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Nov 16, 2021 | Safe Driving, Tips
Even here in the South Sound it can get snowy when those temperatures start to dip. And with big dips in temperature and a wet winter ahead it’s important to make sure you’re not caught out in the snow (figuratively, or literally). One question that comes up a lot... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Oct 28, 2021 | Tips
This year Halloween falls on a weekend. That means there are likely to be lots of people out, both on the sidewalk and on the roads. If you’re with family in you neighborhood or driving on the road, it’s important to take steps to ensure everyone’s safety this... 
