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How to Keep Your Car from Overheating in the Hot Summer Months

Sonny's Auto Repair

Jun 1, 20232 min read

How to Keep Your Car from Overheating in the Hot Summer Months

Tips for Staying Cool on the Road 1. Regularly Check and Maintain Your Cooling System The cooling system is the primary defense against...

The Importance of Getting Your Wheels Properly Aligned

Sonny's Auto Repair

May 1, 20232 min read

The Importance of Getting Your Wheels Properly Aligned

At Sonny's Auto Repairs, we're committed to providing top-notch service and educating our customers about the importance of regular...

The Importance of Making Sure Your Tires are Safe

Sonny's Auto Repair

Apr 10, 20233 min read

The Importance of Making Sure Your Tires are Safe

Your tires are an essential part of your vehicle and play a crucial role in your driving safety. Tires are the only component of your...

5 Sounds You Should Get Checked Out Right Away

Sonny Dinler

Mar 16, 20233 min read

5 Sounds You Should Get Checked Out Right Away

One of the most troubling things about owning a car is when you start hearing a sound that shouldn’t be there. Depending on the sound you...

Sonny Dinler

Feb 15, 20233 min read

Get Ready for Your Road Trip

As the weather gets warmer, it’s time to start planning the next family road trip. We have discussed several times that it is important...

Is it bad to run your fuel tank down past the 1/4 mark?

Sonny's Auto Repair

Jan 26, 20233 min read

Is it bad to run your fuel tank down past the 1/4 mark?

If you are of a certain age, or should we say, if your parents or those who are teaching you to drive are of a certain age, you probably...

Sonny Dinler

Dec 12, 20221 min read

Snow Blowers and Generators

As we are coming into winter and the cold weather is upon us, the snow should be here very soon. With the snow comes clearing away the...

Sonny Dinler

Nov 2, 20222 min read

Get Your Wheels Aligned

Your car is a finely tuned instrument, and like an instrument, when it is out of tune, you can tell right away. One of the tasks you need...

Sonny Dinler

Oct 14, 20222 min read

Flushing Your Transmission

Most people remember they need to change their motor oil on a regular basis. However, most people are unaware they must change their...

Sonny's Auto Repair

Sep 16, 20223 min read

Signs Your Battery Needs to be Replaced

While we are just coming into Fall and we are still getting 90-degree days, it is time to think about winter and what you can do to keep...

Signs Your Transmission Needs to be Maintained or Repaired

Sonny's Auto Repair

Aug 12, 20222 min read

Signs Your Transmission Needs to be Maintained or Repaired

Here are some warning signs that your transmission requires repair.

How to Prevent your Car from Overheating

Sonny's Auto Repair

Jul 5, 20224 min read

How to Prevent your Car from Overheating

As we are in the heat of the summer, your car’s interior can get very warm very quickly. It is a good time to remind everyone not to...

Get Your Car Checked Before a Long Road Trip

Sonny's Auto Repair

Jun 13, 20222 min read

Get Your Car Checked Before a Long Road Trip

When you are planning a road trip, it is vital that you prepare for it.

How to Check your Oil and What to Look For

Sonny's Auto Repair

May 12, 20226 min read

How to Check your Oil and What to Look For

The two things you need to know are how to check your oil and what are you looking for when you check it.

Sonny Dinler

Apr 18, 20223 min read

Manual Transmissions

As the years go by, it becomes less and less common to find cars with manual transmissions.

Sonny's Auto Repair

Mar 18, 20222 min read

Watch Your Transmission Fluid

Transmission oil keeps your transmission lubricated so all those metal parts and gears don’t overheat, grind against each other.

Sonny's Auto Repair

Feb 21, 20222 min read

Take Care of the Inside if your Car

It should be noted that the inside of your car needs to be cared for, too.

Sonny's Auto Repair

Jan 14, 20223 min read

Checking the tread on your tires

The treads of a tire are what allow your car to gain traction with the road keeping your car stable.

What is a Catalytic Converter and Why Are they Stolen?

Sonny Dinler

Dec 16, 20212 min read

What is a Catalytic Converter and Why Are they Stolen?

The catalytic is a part if your car’s exhaust system that reduces the amount of harmful pollution given off by the engine.

Sonny's Auto Repair

Nov 19, 20213 min read

Get Ready for Winter

Now that the temperature has started to drop, it is going to get colder rather fast. It is important to make sure your car is ready for the