Automotive Industry News & Information - Motorworks Northwest, Inc

At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA, we service all types of transmissions, on any car, truck, or SUV. This includes both All-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive vehicles, but you may be wondering...what’s the difference? Both types of vehicle supply power to all four wheels, so why use two different terms? Due to the increasing demand for AWD and 4WD vehicles over the last decade, equipped on everything from sports cars to pickup trucks, more and more people are asking these same questions.

These days, it seems like the oil options for your oil changes are limitless - full synthetic, blends, conventional, high mileage, and the list goes on and on. We are frequently asked if it's okay to switch between oils, and how do you know what is okay to use? At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA we're here to help you answer that question. When it comes to engine oil, the answer to this question can be as complicated or as simple as you want it to be!

Chevrolet, Ford and Ram diesel pickups are well-built machines. Still, sometimes they break down. Here’s what you can do to prevent that from happening and reduce the cost of a more expensive repair. At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA our diesel customers are important to us and we want your diesel to last you.

What does “remanufactured” mean, and is it something you want? At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA, we strive for great service and a job well done. Part of that is equipping you with the knowledge you need to understand what’s going on when a repair is necessary on your car, truck or SUV. “Remanufactured” is a word that you’ll encounter in the automotive world. Many people perceive that to mean “used”, but that isn’t the case - here’s what you need to know.

Was looking for a local mechanic I could count on. Found Ken and family online. They have taken care of me ever since. I have been in time crunch numerous times and they have either finished truck early or nailed their etd. I am extremely happy I found this place. Thank you Ken, Terri, Nick and rest of the team we appreciate everything!

-Mike T. Jr. (5-star Google review)

At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA, quality and precision are our top priority. We specialize in well-engineered performance and luxury vehicles like BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Land Rover, and Subaru - cars and SUVs that require the right touch. For this reason, we employ ASE-certified technicians, to guarantee we’re the best in the business.

Spark plugs have been around since the beginning, and play as important a role now as they did a hundred years ago. It’s a good idea to replace them as a set at regular intervals, but sometimes one will go bad sooner than the rest for one reason or another. How do you know if you have a bad spark plug? Here are some indicators, from Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, WA.

At Motorworks Northwest, Inc in Mt Vernon, our expert mechanics are here to work for you. On large commercial trucks, there’s one component that works harder than almost all the rest; your brakes. Our technicians have the knowledge and ability necessary to have your truck stopping like the day it rolled off the lot, no matter what the problem is.