• Keep Cool This Season!

    It’s that time of year that has us rolling up the window, turning the dial to blue and enjoying some nice cold air. Ahhhhh, now that’s what we’re talking about. Your vehicle’s air conditioning system is designed to keep you dry when the temps outside are rising up to the heavens. And remember, today’s air [...]

  • 10 Overlooked Auto Services

    We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Tucson. Some days it’s all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That’s why you’ve gotta be organized. Lists, PDA, calendar- we have to keep track of it all. So let’s talk about schedules. Specifically, automotive [...]

  • We Welcome Commercial Fleet Accounts

    Are you a fleet owner? We understand that fleet owners need to have their vehicles back on the road as quickly as possible. Here at Borst, we have the capabilities of maintaining your small to mid-size fleet. From routine maintenance procedures, to major repairs, we’re here to help you and get your vehicle back on [...]

  • Alternative Fuel Vehicles In Tucson Arizona

    Let’s talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions to our Tucson environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for us very soon. For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Tucson area. Flex Fuel vehicles can run on gasoline or [...]

  • Why People In Tucson Hesitate to Get their Vehicle Serviced

    A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Tucson Arizona 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 the U.S. alone. Some of the neglected items [...]

Is Your Tucson Driving Severe?

Is Your Tucson Driving Severe?

People near Tucson Arizona often ask Borst Automotive how often they should have a particular service done. It’s a great thing to ask. You can
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Wiper Blade Replacement

Wiper Blade Replacement

About 90% of our Arizona driving decisions are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.
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When To Replace Your Headlamps

When To Replace Your Headlamps

If you’ve ever been driving around and had a headlamp go out, you’ve probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses
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cooling system

Coolant Service at Borst Automotive

Our cars have to operate in a wide range of Tucson, Arizona temperatures and our engine coolant must be able to perform ‘no matter what’.
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  • Auto Repair in Tucson

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  • 10 Overlooked Auto Services

    10 Overlooked Auto Services

    We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Tucson. Some days it’s all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That’s why you’ve gotta be organized. Lists, PDA, calendar-

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  • Auto Repair Service Tucson

    Auto Repair Service Tucson

    Auto Repair Service Tucson Maintaining your vehicle is critical to help avoid breakdowns or future problems, and will certainly allow you to drive it for a longer time. It’s not uncommon for an engine to get over 200,000 miles on

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  • Cooling System

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  • Keeping Your Engine Cool In Tucson Arizona

      />   The cooling system keeps our engine from overheating while you are driving around Tucson Arizona. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let’s talk about the various components of the system and how they work

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  • Radiator Service

    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. The most recognizable part of the

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  • Drive Train

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  • Differential Service

    Differential Service

    Here at Bourst Automotive, 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? You may have

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  • Differential Service

    Here at Borst Automotive, 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? You may have

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  • Suspension Service At Borst Automotive

      />   Suspension systems will continue to operate effectively for many years and tens of thousands of miles. Eventually sedan components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive in Marana. As you

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  • We Welcome Commercial Fleet Accounts

    We Welcome Commercial Fleet Accounts

    Are you a fleet owner? We understand that fleet owners need to have their vehicles back on the road as quickly as possible. Here at Borst, we have the capabilities of maintaining your small to mid-size fleet. From routine maintenance

    Aug 31, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Transmission

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  • Transmission Service And Maintenance

    Transmission Service And Maintenance

    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 know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000

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  • Other Recent Articles

  • Borst Automotive Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On

      />   Today’s Borst Automotive auto maintenance article focuses on your serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that’s driven by your engine. It winds around several accessories that power important automotive systems. Let’s go over them. First, the serpentine belt drives your sedan air conditioning system. It spins the compressor that makes [...]

    Dec 28, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Borst Automotive Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln

      />   Welcome to the Borst Automotive blog. Today, let’s talk about the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When talking about stopping power, most of us Oro Valley drivers tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So having good brakes isn’t enough. Safe Oro [...]

    Dec 15, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

  • PCV Valve Service At Borst Automotive In Tucson

      />   The PCV Valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for Tucson drivers. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of the engine that holds the oil. When the sedan engine’s running, fuel is burned to generate power. Most of the exhaust from combustion goes [...]

    Dec 08, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Tucson Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

      />   Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Tucson folks driving around on under-inflated tires. Now, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If your manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your sedan tire’s considered significantly under inflated at 26 pounds. The tire may [...]

    Oct 18, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Keep Your Cool In Tucson: Air Conditioning Service

      />   Most Tucson drivers wait for their air conditioning to fail before they service it at Borst Automotive. That’s because many Tucson and Marana motorists don’t really understand that automotive air conditioners need periodic service. Let me share some of the reasons why they fail. First, like every machine, the sedan air conditioner parts [...]

    Oct 13, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Your Well Trained Technician At Borst Automotive

      />   When your sedan breaks down, or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your car’s so important to your life in Marana, you need to back on the road as soon as possible – with the problem fixed right the first time. If you’ve ever checked into some of [...]

    Sep 29, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Tire Replacement: What Marana Drivers Need to Know

      />   Looking at getting some new tires? The choices at Marana tire stores can be a little overwhelming. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. Do you get off the payment on the outskirts of Marana more than most? [...]

    Sep 21, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post