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Since 1984
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Marshalls Automotive services a wide range of car brands. Whether you need engine repairs, brake maintenance, fluid checks, battery replacements, or diagnostics, we have you covered.
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Repaired Right
Our team works brings decades of experience and skill to each job to repair it right the first time.
Air Conditioning Articles
Keep Your Cool: Air Conditioning Service
Most Bend drivers wait for their air conditioning to fail before they service it at Marshalls Automotive. That’s because many Redmond and Prineville motorists don’t really understand...
Air Conditioning Maintenance In Redmond
Warm weather or cold, Redmond drivers still need to think about their vehicle’s air conditioning. Most Redmond people don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. At...
Breathe Deep With Your Cabin Air Filter
Bad air quality while you’re driving around Bend is nothing to sneeze at. But seriously, more and more vehicles these days come equipped with a cabin air filter. Since they’re fairly new...
Redmond Air Conditioning Service
Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Redmond, but not in your car. When Redmond drivers’ car’s AC System has a problem, they’ll often feel it right away. The...
Air Conditioning Service At Marshalls Automotive In Redmond
Most Oregon auto owners know that their vehicles need regular preventive maintenance like changing the oil and filters, rotating the tires and refilling the washer fluid. But did you...
Air Conditioning Service In Redmond
Hey Redmond, Oregon Do you hear loud noises under the hood when you turn onyour air conditioner ? Do you only get cool air sporadically? If so, it is time to get your air conditioner...
Air Filter Articles
Engine Air Filter Replacement
When your experienced Marshalls Automotive technician technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn’t need a new filter at every oil change, but you will need...
Clean Air for Your Engine: A New Engine Air Filter
All of us Redmond car owners know we have to get the oil changed in our vehicles periodically. That’s just part of good car care. But when Bend service specialists change your oil, they also usually...
Cabin Air Filter From Marshalls Automotive
What is a cabin air filter?Is it:A filter for a house in the middle of the woods?A fresh, piney scent?A filter for the passenger compartment of your car?Clever you, it’s 3.A cabin air filter cleans...
Driving With A Clean Cabin Air Filter
Pop quiz: What is a cabin air filter?A. A filter for your Redmond house?B. A fresh, piney scent?C. A filter for the passenger compartment of your car?Clever you, it’s C.A cabin air filter cleans the...
Alignment Articles
Trip Inspection
North Americans love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than the road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road – it’s great! But there’s nothing like car...
Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment For Your vehicle
Imagine you’ve left Redmond and you’re up in the arctic on a dog sled.Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground fast. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of...
Tracking True In Oregon: Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is often overlooked by busy Prineville and Terrebonne drivers until serious tire damage has been done. One wheel can be knocked out of alignment by hitting a curb or...
Go Straight: Wheel Alignment
Bend auto owners may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel’s off center, they notice uneven tire wear or the car doesn’t feel like it...
Power Steering Service At Marshalls Automotive In Redmond
Many Redmond drivers have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically, electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power...
Redmond Alignment Service
Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn’t feel like it handles right....
Wheel Alignment Service At Marshalls Automotive
Hello Redmond car owners! Let’s talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes...
Automotive News Articles
Emergency Items For Bend car owners
Safe Oregon travel starts with preventive maintenance and good car care at Marshalls Automotive. But there are other things Redmond drivers can do to prepare for emergencies on the road. Here’s some...
Drive Defensively In Oregon
Car care is an essential part of auto safety in Redmond. But the most important thing we can do to improve safety on Oregon roads is to drive safely.Defensive driving is safe driving. And defensive...
Defensive Driving In Redmond Oregon
When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Oregon highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in Redmond, because that’s where we...
ICE – In Case Of Emergency In Redmond Oregon
Sometimes the unthinkable happens in Redmond Oregon. A terrible accident and those involved aren’t able to provide rescuers with emergency contact information.You have people in the...
E-85 Fuel Safety
Today at Marshalls Automotive we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You’ve...
Winter Prep Service For Your Auto
When winter approaches in Redmond Oregon, we break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last...
What’s Up With Diesels in Redmond?
Would you be surprised to learn that about half of the passenger cars in Europe have diesel engines? You might also be surprised to learn that most auto makers produce a variety of diesel-fueled...
What To Do In Case Of An Accident
If you’ve ever been in a car accident around Redmond Oregon, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It’s hard to think straight and know what to do.Let’s review what you should do in...
Lease verses Buy
Lease? Or buy? It’s always a tough question for residents in the Bend area. But here are a few ideas that’ll make the choice more clear. Either option gives you a choice of how you might finance...
Protecting Your vehicle From Theft
Every car in Redmond Oregon is at risk for theft. So it’s up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge – hopefully sending potential thieves to look...
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe On Oregon Roads
Here’s a travel tip that’ll I’ll bet you didn’t know, and, it might keep you safer… The average American commuter in Oregon spends two and a half hours daily in their car. The government...
Are There Blind Spots In Redmond Oregon
All Redmond motorists have blind spots – and no, I’m not talking about the fact that you really don’t sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can’t see when you’re driving...
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle
There is a clear and vocal demand in Redmond and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Oregon market for alternative...
Battery Articles
Make Your Battery Last
Today’s report from Marshalls Automotive is on car batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be...
Charging Your Vehicle Battery For Extended Battery Life
Here’s an interesting statistic for our friends in Redmond Oregon: Only thirty percent of car batteries make it to forty-eight months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges...
Battery Replacement At Marshalls Automotive In Redmond
Hello, welcome to Marshalls Automotive. Today’s focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Redmond runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we’re most concerned with here at Marshalls...
Battery Basics
It’s important for Redmond motorists to know battery basics. First, let’s talk about which is harder on a battery – hot or cold Oregon weather. Most Bend car owners think it’s cold weather because...
New Batteries
Hello Redmond drivers, let’s talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Redmond,...
Brakes Articles
Hit The Brakes
Braking, as all Oregon car owners know, is slowing or stopping your vehicle. As you can imagine, brakes are engineered to work well on a particular vehicle application. For example, you...
Brake Service
Brakes really aren’t optional equipment. And taking care of them isn’t optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every car’s maintenance schedule. An inspection will check your...
You Need Good Brakes
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you’ve ever had your brakes go out while you’re driving around the Bend area, you’ll know how terrifying it can be. Today we’ll focus on how...
Brake Service At Marshalls Automotive
When it comes to preventive maintenance and car care, most Redmond car owners know how essential it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There...
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, “You’ve gotta have good brakes. If you’ve got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.”That’s why a regular brake inspection is on...
Hitting The Brakes
Safety should always be an essential element of your car care. So even if you don’t care about how your car looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself — and...
Check Engine Light Articles
What is That? Check Engine Light Service
Okay. You went to your local Redmond car wash and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the check engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the...
How Your Check Engine Light Works
Have you ever had an experience like this in Redmond Oregon? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your check engine...
Watching Your Check Engine Light
Did you know that most of the cars driving around Redmond, Oregon carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Bend area have as...
Check Engine Light Diagnosis
Hello Redmond drivers. Have you ever had your check engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just...
Cooling System Articles
Radiator Service
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common, it is easy to prevent.Marshalls...
Keep Your Cool In Redmond
Redmond drivers rely on their car’s coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then...
Coolant Service
Our cars have to operate in a wide range of Redmond, Oregon temperatures and our engine coolant must be able to perform ‘no matter what’. Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant...
Cooling System Components
Today we want to talk about an important system in our cars – the cooling system. It’s one of those things that Redmond drivers don’t give much thought to until it fails and then they’re stranded by...
Keeping Your Engine Cool
The cooling system keeps Oregon driver’s engines from overheating while they are driving around Redmond, Terrebonne and Prineville. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let’s talk about the...
Water Pump
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your car from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system:the...
Coolant/Antifreeze Service
Anyone that drives a car in Redmond knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts...
Differential Service Articles
Differential Service
Here at AutoNetTV, we have viewers, like you, from all across the country who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we’re asked is: What is a differential and what does it do?...
Differential Service – What You Need To Know
Don’t be embarrassed if you don’t know what a differential is – you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Redmond Oregon, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle...
What Is A Differential And Do You Have One?
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Redmond, Oregon, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Redmond motorists don’t even have to think about...
Differential Service: Vive ala Difference
Every vehicle on Oregon interstates has a differential, and it is critical to the proper operation of the vehicle, but most Redmond auto owners don’t have a clue what it is.The...
Exhaust Articles
Exhaust Service: Passing the Smell Test
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Redmond auto owners realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Oregon...
Exhaust Service
Whenever we talk about exhaust service, most people normally think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic...
Redmond Exhaust And Emissions Service
Many Redmond drivers don’t realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers. And if you can see smoke, or if it’s too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service...
Fluids Articles
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
Redmond car owners’ current vehicles have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with...
Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
We would like to give you an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday – and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission...
Using Proper Fluids In Your Vehicle
Today Marshalls Automotive is talking about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It’s become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It’s not that people in Oregon are...
Automobile Fluids For Your Vehicle
If you’ve walked through the automotive fluids of an auto parts store in Bend, you’ll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what’s right for your...
The Right Automotive Fluids For Bend Drivers
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Bend auto owners. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid. The right fluid protects...
Guide To Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
Today’s Marshalls Automotive post focuses on using the proper fluids for your vehicle. Significant advancements in automotive technology have lead to the development of high-tech fluids to keep...
How to Know When to Change Your Oil
Today in the Marshalls Automotive auto care blog, we’re going to talk to Redmond motorists about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, recommended oil change...
Super Slick in Redmond: Synthetic Oil
When you get an oil change, it’s always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the auto manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we’re asked if we’d like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance...
Fuel & Fuel System Articles
Fuel Injectors
The last new car sold with a carburetor in North America rolled out of the dealership in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve...
Fuel Saving Tip: Check Engine Light
A question for our Redmond Oregon motorists: How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light?Hey, it’s not there to create ambiance; it’s a warning that something’s...
Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Redmond
With high fuel prices in Redmond Oregon comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on AutoNetTV, is really great. Some is myth. And some is just designed to prey on Redmond...
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Redmond
There’s not much we can do about the price of gas in Redmond Oregon, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we’re driving on our Redmond streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect...
Direct Fuel Injection Update
For those of you in Redmond Oregon who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a...
Engine Air Filter
You may have found yourself in the following situation: You go to get your oil changed and the service adviser at Marshalls Automotive recommends you get a new engine air filter. You say yes, but...
Fuel Saving Tip: Redmond Tune Up
Have you ever gone to Bend to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the...
Good Service And Good Fuel Economy
Most of our Prineville clients want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving fuel economy. At Marshalls Automotive, we are frequently asked, however, just how much money Prineville motorists...
Fuel Filter Replacement
You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your car feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter’s...
Introduction to Diesels for Redmond Oregon
Something you’re going to be hearing a lot about around Redmond, Oregon is diesel engines. We’re not talking about semi-trucks and buses – We’re talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and...
Service to Improve Fuel Economy
The price of gas has got everyone talking. It seems that people who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are especially hit hard. That is why we thought it...
Higher Mileage Service Intervals For Redmond
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars for the Redmond Oregon area: emission devices and control computers; safety equipment like airbags; and crash worthiness requirements. All of this...
Inspection Articles
Redmond Road Trip Preparation
People from Redmond Oregon love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a Oregon road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road – it’s great! But there’s nothing...
Why People In Redmond Hesitate to Get their Vehicle Serviced
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Redmond Oregon roads have one or more service or repair that’s needed, but hasn’t been taken care of. Now that’s a lot of undone...
It Is Time To Check Your Intervals
Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to...
It’s About Time: Following Service Intervals
There are a lot of things in life that Redmond residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We...
Maintenance Articles
Serpentine Belt System Wear
The primary job of the serpentine belt is to provide essential traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at ideal speeds. For...
Serpentine Belt Tensioner
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining best tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. The service life of the belt...
What To Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Redmond
So you’ve bought a used car in the Redmond area. How do you know what you’re getting? It is hard to know what you’re getting because people in the Redmond area sell cars for different reasons. Think...
Odometer Rollback On Your Redmond Oregon Auto
How do you know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in ’86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Oregon consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Oregon seller must...
Servicing High Mileage Vehicles at Marshalls Automotive
The price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing Oregon residents to review their finances. More and more Redmond motorists are opting to keep their vehicles longer and put off purchasing...
Severe Service Requirements
A lot of our viewers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their car owners’ manual. It can be confusing. Let’s clear the air on...
Hey Redmond Drivers; What Is The Most Distracting Food?
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Redmond?Is it:A Hamburger;Coffee;A Soft Drink, orGummy Bears?Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy...
Training Received by Technicians In Redmond Oregon
When your car breaks down in the Redmond Oregon area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your car’s so important to your life, you need to be back on the...
Finding Vehicle Recall Information From Redmond
No matter how well they’re made, cars are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer to issue...
Technician Training at Marshalls Automotive
Your car is important to you and keeping it running is vital to your Redmond lifestyle. That’s why you should have it serviced regularly at Marshalls Automotive. And even though it may just be...
Keeping Your ‘Old Faithful’ Auto Running
At Marshalls Automotive we’ve had a lot of people asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that’s been building for several years....
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles In Redmond Oregon
Before the recession hit, the median age for cars in the Redmond Oregon area (zip code: 97756) was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Marshalls Automotive we hear reports that...
Looking Down the Road – Headlamps
If you’ve ever been driving around Redmond and had a headlamp go out, you’ve probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put...
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement In Redmond
About 90% of our Redmond Oregon driving decisions are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Everyone in Redmond Oregon has experienced the...
Economics of Maintenance For Redmond Auto Owners
Buying a new car in Redmond is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you...
Parts Articles
PCV Valve Replacement
The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your...
Emergency Items For Your Vehicle
Local Bend roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all...
Timing Belt: Just the Right Time!
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggering repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let’s take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let’s review what a...
Terrebonne Drivers: Is It Time To Replace Your PCV Valve?
Improved fuel economy has two benefits: less fuel is necessary and fewer emissions are released. Terrebonne cars and trucks run cleaner than ever. Terrebonne drivers may not realize that the first...
Have You Checked Your Headlights?
Like everything on the Bend automotive market, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. Oregon motorists can be safer at night because of it. Good headlights improve...
PCV Valve Service
Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. The PCV Valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a critical job for Redmond auto owners. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation.The crankcase...
Serpentine Belt Service at Marshalls Automotive
Don’t you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you’re zipping down a busy Redmond expressway? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt...
Timing Belt Replacement in Redmond
Today we want to talk to Redmond auto owners about timing belts. They’re something that many Redmond drivers don’t know much about and yet your vehicle won’t run if it’s broken – and it could cause...
Service Intervals & Standards Articles
Ethics of Automotive Repair in Redmond
We’re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And...
Service Center Standard and Procedures
All pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget...
On Board Diagnostics For Redmond Motorists
Some Redmond drivers wonder why Marshalls Automotive and other Redmond auto repair shops charge a fee for diagnostic services.Think about it: When you hire a local Bend HVAC technician to check out...
Redmond Customer Detective Work
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Marshalls Automotive in Redmond Oregon is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch...
Arrive Alive In Redmond
We’ve all seen Oregon motorists do crazy things while driving to or from Bend. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking...
On Board Diagnostics For Your Vehicle
Today we’re going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around Redmond Oregon who need answers about diagnostic services. They want to know what diagnostics are,...
Your Well Trained Technician At Marshalls Automotive
When your vehicle has a problem, or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your car’s so important to your life in Redmond, you need to back on the road as soon as possible...
What Redmond Automotive Service Consumers Should Know
There are some things Redmond car owners should know about Redmond car service and repair. First and foremost, Marshalls Automotive cares about you and your family’s safety. And we really appreciate...
Is Your Redmond Driving Severe?
People near Redmond Oregon often ask Marshalls Automotive how often they should have a particular service done. It’s a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner’s manual, or have your Redmond...
Service Intervals for High Mileage Vehicles in Redmond Oregon
Nowadays, everyone in Redmond, Oregon is paying more at the gas pump. For some families in the greater Bend area, it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That’s got to come out of the...
Recommended Redmond Service Intervals
Everyone in Redmond, Oregon knows we are advised to go to our Redmond dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Redmond residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to...
Recommended Service Intervals
Most people in the Bend area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our...
Shocks & Suspension Articles
Check Your Shocks and Struts
Today we’re talking about shocks and struts. They’re so easy to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are really responsible for keeping your tires on the...
Shocks and Struts For Redmond Bumps and Bounces
If you’re like most of us in Redmond, you want your car to handle well. That’s the job of your suspension system.There are different types of suspension systems, but they all work on the same basic...
Suspension Service At Marshalls Automotive In Redmond
Suspension systems function effectively for many years and tens of thousands of miles. Eventually, however, vehicle suspension components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how...
When Do My Shocks Need to be Replaced
A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Redmond drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, important parts of the suspension...
Steering Articles
Power Steering Service Near Bend
For most of us living in the Bend area, it is hard to remember life without power steering – cranking those great big steering wheels? It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard....
Get Where You’re Going With Power Steering Service In Redmond
Today we’re going to talk about power steering service in Redmond. If you took an informal poll around Redmond you’d probably find that most have never heard of power steering service. That’s not...
Steer Right In Bend
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering so many Redmond drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it,...
Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service
Service to a vehicle’s power steering system is a critical part of preventive maintenance for bright Redmond drivers. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease....
Tires & Wheels Articles
Below 45 Degrees: Consider Winter Tires
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Redmond drivers couldn’t wait to get them off the...
When to Replace a Damaged Tire
Repair or Replace? That’s a question Redmond auto owners ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an...
Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
Today, let’s talk about the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When talking about stopping power, most of us Terrebonne drivers tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber...
Helping Redmond Drivers Get the Right Tires
Every Redmond vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it’s a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to...
Under Pressure in Redmond: TPMS
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat fixed in Redmond or your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began...
Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Redmond drivers driving around on under-inflated tires. Admittedly, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is...
Why Wheel Balancing
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, us Redmond car owners generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to...
Getting New Tires
There are so many tire choices in the Redmond, Prineville, and Terrebonne area, selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for Bend motorists. And even though it’s kind of fun to have new...
Wheel Balancing
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Redmond motorists can tell if their tires are out of...
Getting the Right Tires And Wheels
A lot of people get custom wheels in Redmond. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you’re not careful. Sometimes, once they’re mounted, they just don’t...
Upsize Your Wheels at Marshalls Automotive
A lot of us like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We’re picky about color and body style. We’ll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for...
Buying the Right Tires and Wheels
Everyone in Redmond Oregon eventually replaces their tires, whether it’s because they’re worn out or they’re just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Redmond...
Advice On Buying New Tires
Today’s tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Redmond driver’s style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a...
Redmond Tire Repair
Most Bend motorists have experienced a flat tire. You know it’s inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn’t just a big safety issue – it also has a...
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
Some of us just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive, where you want to go or the look you’re...
Upsizing Wheels and Tires
At AutoNetTV we love doughnuts. So let’s pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for today’s discussion about upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don’t eat them now – your going to need...
Tire Pressure Saves Fuel
Under-inflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Bend area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don’t have enough...
When Are Your Tires Worn Out
When are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Oregon streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Bend area, there are safety concerns that go...
Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation
Everyone in the Bend area wants our tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to maximize tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble a bit. That...
Tire Rotation and Balancing
Tires do a lot of work. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts. They also support the entire weight of...
Transmission Articles
Gear Up: Transmission Service at Marshalls Automotive2
The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it...
Transmission Service
Let’s talk about transmission service. It can be easy to forget about getting your transmission serviced because it doesn’t need it very often. It’s easy to remember to change the engine oil – you...
Guide To Caring For Your Transmission
Most cars and trucks have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Bend drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Bend. You...
Transmission Care In Redmond Oregon
Call Marshalls Automotive to make an appointment to check your transmission in Redmond.2110 S Highway 97Redmond, Oregon 97756541-548-5239Do you have any plans around Redmond Oregon for the weekend?...
Smooth Shifting in Redmond Oregon
So you have some exciting plans for the Oregon weekend. You’re going to take some of your Redmond, Oregon friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you’ve gotten the boat all ready....
Gear Up: Transmission Service at Marshalls Automotive
The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it...
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