Hawthorne Automotive

How to Not Get Overcharged by a Mechanic

My husband took his car into our mechanic this morning to get enough work done to require a loaner car for the day and an estimate well over $1,000. “I’ll tell them not to change the cabin air filter,” he reassured me. “I can do that one myself.” Now if only he could install and align his own tires, change a serpentine belt and perform our state’s emissions test, we could really save some bucks.

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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How Much Does a Wheel Alignment Cost?

If your car is drifting or rattling, it might be time for an alignment.

25 Men's Style Terms Every Menswear Nerd Should Know

This Is Why My Dad Always Had a Full Tank Of Gas In 1973

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What Happens When You Add the Wrong Fuel to Your Gas Tank?

Knowing which fuel your vehicle needs and paying close attention to the pump you're about to use can help ensure that you fill your car's tank properly.

Questions To Ask at an Auto Repair Shop

Ask these questions next time you're looking for an auto repair shop to help parse the good from the bad.

Marketing Ideas For Your Auto Repair Shop

Marketing Ideas For Your Auto Repair Shop like SEO, reputation marketing, web design, social media, Google Maps, video marketing getting 5 star reviews.

Tips From an Auto Repair Shop to Increase Fuel Efficiency!

With the price of fuel escalating every day, on the rise, most drivers appreciate tips from their auto repair shop on how to increase the fuel efficiency of their vehicles. To help vehicle owners save money at the pump as well as save the environment, the tips below will increase fuel economy, as we...

5 Marketing Ideas for Auto Repair Shops to Increase Word of Mouth

Direct mail and coupons are expensive and don't work. Here's some marketing ideas for auto repair shops to increase word of mouth referrals.

Auto-Repair Shops Tend to Overcharge Women, Except When They Don't

"It's easy to imagine employees in male-dominated work environments like car-repair shops succumbing to gender stereotypes."

Finding a Quality Auto Repair Shop

Everybody knows how costly auto repair bills can be. Knowing full well the prices that you pay for services required, it is imp...

Find Local Auto Repair Shops

Find a local auto repair shop or dealership. We help you find a repair shop you can trust and ensure you never pay more than you should.

Tech Car Care Trusted Tips: Air Conditioning

Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving... (Read more)

Does Your Car Need an Air Conditioning Tune-Up?

Can you imagine going on a long drive in the middle of a hot summer day without your air conditioning system properly working? Wha...

Have your Car Auto Air Conditioning Service lost its cool?

Have your Car Air Conditioner lost its cool? Be sure to schedule an auto air conditioner service to ensure your Car AC System is working properly

Does Your Auto Insurance Cover Air Conditioning?

Floridian Insurance Agency Blog: Does Your Auto Insurance Cover Air Conditioning?