Des Moines Auto Repair

When inspecting a used vehicle, take your time. Expect the evaluation of each vehicle to take 1-2 hours, at least, and accept that you might have to go through it with multiple vehicles before you find the right deal. If you’re in a hurry to get through it, you could very well miss out on a something important. Make sure you schedule enough time when you set up the appointment, and don’t let the seller rush you by talking about needing to make an appointment. Simply schedule a time window IE 6pm to 7pm, rather than just a start time. Check the warranty (if the vehicle is still under warranty) and read the fine print. Inspect in broad daylight whenever possible. Even the brightest parking lot lights might hide defects in the paint and body, and might make the car look much shinier than it is. Request a report on the vehicle’s history ... read more

For a safe and comfortable daily driving experience in the winter months, we recommend having these items in your vehicle. Some of it, you’ll only have to purchase once. All of it, you’ll be glad you have. Every item on the list is available at your local auto parts store or a store like Walmart. Choose high performance windshield wipers. We know the winter months in the Greater Seattle are fraught with rain, water, moisture, mist, drizzle and precipitation. What you might not know is how much you’ll appreciate having high performance windshield wipers, known as beam style wipers. They make for a better and safer experience while driving in rain, because they’re designed to contour more tightly to your windshield, thoroughly squeaking away any water. Save money, too: they perform better, and for significantly longer. The overhead pays for itself. Cost: ~13-30 dollars per wiper, depending on length and quality Get a window scraper. The least favorite card in your walle ... read more