Automotive News & Information - Motorworks Northwest, Inc

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you’ve undoubtedly been told that you’re supposed to downshift to slow down, instead of relying completely on the brakes. But what is the science behind that, and does it matter? Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon explains.

True safety starts with being able to see where you are driving. Your lights and wipers play a major role in safe driving and the chance of an accident increases if you can't see or be seen. No matter what time of year, it's important to make sure your vehicle's lights and wipers are working properly so your visibility is not compromised and you can be seen by others. From the driver's seat, you may not notice a light that isn't working, but when a big rain comes it becomes easier to see what you are missing! When wet weather hits your roads is not the time for you to discover limited visibility problems. Here at Motorworks Northwest, Inc we take our Mt Vernon drivers' safety seriously and inspect their vehicles when they come in for service.

It makes sense that a car that is rarely driven will last longer, right? It may seem counterintuitive, but that isn’t necessarily the case. Vehicles are meant to be driven, and various issues can arise if they aren’t stored properly or driven fairly regularly. If you have a car, truck, or SUV that you only drive occasionally, in the summer, to car shows, etc., this one is for you. Here’s what you need to know, from Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA.

A throw out bearing, sometimes called a thrust bearing, is an essential component of your clutch system. If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that’s equipped with a manual transmission, it’s important to know if your throw out bearing needs to be replaced. Here’s some information on the throw out bearing, from Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon.

If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you already know you have a clutch. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, we believe that knowing a little more about your car better prepares you to keep it maintained. Here’s what you should know about your clutch disc.

We’ve all been there: You start your car in the morning and begin to back out of the driveway. You hear an unusual noise coming from your car, and it sounds bad. How do you know if it's something you should bring in to us here at Motorworks Northwest, Inc to get looked at? Questioning the severity of the sound is a smart immediate response because the difference between a squeaky joint and near-catastrophic engine failure can be a big one.

Does your transmission shudder when you take off from a stop? Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA can fix that for you.

Maintaining your car doesn't have to be a hassle, just bring it to our team here at Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon. We can take care of all the dirty work. However, it's important to know when you should get proper maintenance. Here are some quick tips and advice on the basics of car maintenance!