McKinney & Bonham Auto Repair

Continuously paying to have your car washed every few weeks can get very pricey, very quickly. Especially with the unpredictable weather here in Texas, you could drop the cash to have your car washed on a sunny day and it could rain a few hours later ruining the new look of your clean and shiny exterior. A big money saver is learning to wash your car just like the pros. The more often you clean out and wash your car, the easier it is and the less time it takes each time you do it. Taking care of your car means keeping it clean. Regularly cleaning the interior as well as the exterior will help to maintain its good condition, which is important for keeping up the value of your vehicle as cars are notorious for their quick depreciation. When it comes to washing your car like a pro, there are some simple steps that you can follow to ensure that you get it done right. Step #1 Start with the interior – clean out your car First thing’s first, you will want to clean out the ... read more

If you have lived in Texas for any time at all, you know that having a working air conditioning in your car is vital to make it through the summer. Driving around on a hot summer day in Texas without properly functioning AC in your vehicle is not only uncomfortable but unbearable. If you have noticed that your AC doesn’t seem to be doing its job, you are going to want to try to diagnose the problem as soon as possible. Whether the fan isn’t blowing properly, or the air is taking way too long to get cooler, or the air never appears to get cold, there are multiple factors that could lead you to think “something just isn’t right.” Some of the most common issues that appear with your air conditioning may be: #1 Your Freon may be leaking Leaks are typically the most common reason for improper AC functioning. Freon ... read more

It’s summer here in Texas, and that means the heat is rising. We love summer, but the overwhelming temperatures can sometimes be really unpleasant. Hopping back into your car after just a quick grocery store run can feel like you are placing yourself into a human-sized oven. Downright miserable. It doesn’t help that the air conditioning takes so long to cool the car down that you only start to feel it by the time you have reached your next destination. The heat here is so intense that many Texans even re-consider whether they should buy a car with dark exterior and leather seats! We know how much of a pain it can be getting around when it is this scorching, so let’s talk about some tips that will help you stay a bit cooler in your car this summer. While your car is parked Typically, the biggest issue we experience is our car overheating while it is parked. #1 Use a sunshade or window visor This is probably the best way to keep you ... read more

Buying a brand-new car is a really exciting thing. We put a lot of time, energy, and money into purchasing a new car, and most of us have a strong desire to keep that brand-new car feeling brand new for as long as we can. Let’s face it, you and your car have a special relationship since you spend a lot of time together, so taking good care of that car is important to you. Whether you are trying to hang on to that brand-new car smell, the smoothness of the leather, or the finger-print free controls and dashboard, there are several steps you can take to maintain those and other new car characteristics… Step #1 Keeping that shiny coat shiny Typically, when you buy a new car, the dealership will give it to you nice, clean, and shiny, but this shiny new look will quickly wear off if you don’t do something to maintain it. After you take your car home from the dealership, you will want to give it another good washing and then treat it with a coat of wax in order to keep tha ... read more

It’s summertime, and that means time to plan for family road trips.  We Americans love road trips – they’re a fun and affordable way to get your whole group of friends or family somewhere, with awesome stops and views along the way. But if you want your road trip to go according to plan, it’s essential that you make sure your car is in perfect road trip condition. If you just fill it up with gas and miss the other necessary checks, you could end up creating unnecessary stops along the way and even put your family and friends in danger. So, before hitting the road, there are several things you need to do to make sure that your car is ready for a summer road trip… #1 Make sure your car is up to service Even if you think you had your car serviced somewhat recently, you need to remember that taking your car on a long road trip will quickly add those miles that will bring your car back to a condition in need of service again. So, taking ... read more