A generation ago, Rio Rancho drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot le...

As Rio Rancho consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in NM, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move o...

Buying a new car in Rio Rancho 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...

Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Rio Rancho car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Rio Rancho, NM, folks are hoping to ma...

NM service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Rio Rancho drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of th...

At American Tire and Service we've had a lot of Rio Rancho customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for ...

Ask any Rio Rancho man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road...

We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...

Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's American Tire and Service article: wiper blades....

If you've ever been driving around Rio Rancho 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...

Rio Rancho consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are...

Rio Rancho area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for n...

Today's American Tire and Service article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Rio Rancho drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in NM who think that severe...

{{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/SerpentineBelt_0909_SusanJoel_SN_s.jpg') }} All Rio Rancho service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. Th...

Many Rio Rancho car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (...

If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...

Sometimes we hear people in Rio Rancho say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, t...

If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's u...

The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Rio Rancho, NM: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for ...

Recalls are pretty serious for Rio Rancho residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Rio Rancho residents still might want to know about. For these l...