Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your Carlsbad Vehicle
February 19, 2017
Imagine you've left Carlsbad 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 quickly. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side.That would slow you ... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
February 14, 2017
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Carlsbad area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem, and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indic... More
Winter Tires
February 11, 2017
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Carlsbad driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in New Mexico, winter tires differed from highway tires only in... More
Technician Training at Fariway Auto Clinic
February 10, 2017
Your car is important to you and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Fariway Auto Clinic in Carlsbad. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive profession... More
Battery Replacement at Fariway Auto Clinic in Carlsbad
February 9, 2017
Hello, welcome to Fariway Auto Clinic. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Carlsbad runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Fariway Auto Clinic are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detectors or ... More
The Fariway Auto Clinic Guide to Tire Specs
February 8, 2017
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Carlsbad service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter and t... More
Carlsbad Tire Repair
February 7, 2017
Most Carlsbad residents 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 for Carlsbad drivers it also has a financial impact. With high New Mexico gas prices, we've all heard abo... More
Engine Hydration for Carlsbad Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
February 7, 2017
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More
Tire Maintenance in Carlsbad
February 6, 2017
With the recent focus in the Carlsbad area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Carlsbad drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving ... More
Why People in Carlsbad Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
February 5, 2017
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Carlsbad, New Mexico 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 service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone... More