The new year is a great time to take care of some basic maintenance on your vehicle. A tune-up can help you catch small problems and take care of them before they get bigger. But what should you look for in your vehicle? How can the mechanics at Master Muffler help your car run more smoothly? Get An Oil Change Nothing ruins your weekend like the thought of spending time underneath your vehicle figuring [...]
Let's face it, car repairs are never fun. They're expensive, they're time-consuming, and they always seem to happen at the most inopportune moments like while you’re on a trip or right before you need to register your vehicle. But as much of a pain as they may be, repairs are a necessary evil when it comes to owning a car. One type of repair that every driver will eventually have to face is brake [...]
As the temperatures start to drop and the days get shorter, it's time to start thinking about how to winterize your car. No one wants to be stranded on the side of the road in a blizzard, whether you’re just commuting to work or taking a winter road trip. Take some steps now to make sure your car is ready for winter travel. Here are a few things you can do to prepare your [...]
If you're like most drivers, you probably don't think about brake repair until there's a problem. And by then, it can be expensive and inconvenient to get the issue fixed. Master Muffler is here to explain everything you need to know about brake repair - from the different parts of the brake system, to the signs that your brakes need attention and how much it costs to have them repaired or replaced. Everything You [...]
If your car is blowing white smoke, you may be wondering if there is something wrong with the engine. You may be relieved to hear that this isn't always the case - in fact, there are a few different reasons why your car might be blowing white smoke. In this blog post, we will discuss the possible causes of this issue and what you can do to fix it. Keep reading for more information! [...]
What do you do when you start your vehicle and suddenly feel transported to the race track? The sounds of a busted muffler can be heard for miles around, and we can guarantee no one wants to hear that first thing in the morning. What Causes a Muffler to Break If you spend winters driving over snowy, salted roads, your muffler is exposed to the perfect combination of elements for producing rust. Instead of [...]
Where will you drive this summer? Are you off to the Dakotas to finally check out Mount Rushmore? Will you cruise the coast of California, soaking in that summer sun with your top-down and enjoying the Pacific breeze? Or will you find yourself further north, scoping out that gigantic heaven-reaching and majestic Redwoods, finishing up near the Tillamook factory in Oregon? All sound like postcard-worthy destinations, but is your vehicle ready for the long [...]
If you bring your car into an auto shop regularly to check out your brakes, not only will you stay safer on the road, but you will also be able to address noticeable changes, get better fuel economy, save money on repairs, and stop more quickly. Avoid serious repairs and reap the benefits of better brakes by regularly taking your car to a trusted auto care center! Address Noticeable Changes If you’ve noticed that [...]
Thankfully, it's pretty easy to know if you need to fix or replace your muffler. Unfortunately, though, the telltale sign is a pretty annoying one. The number one sign that your muffler needs attention is hearing loud noises when driving or idling your car. Especially when accelerating, if the muffler isn’t working properly, you’ll hear it. As its name implies, a muffler dampens (or muffles) the sound of your vehicle’s exhaust system. When a [...]
Winter is coming to a close, which means that it's just about the time to get our vehicles ready for spring and summer road trips. As the days it longer and warmer, many of us are itching to get out and explore the world around us, whether that means a cross-country trip or just a drive up one of Utah's canyons for a weekend camping trip. One thing is for sure; our cars get [...]
