Scottsbluff Auto Repair

So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Twin City Auto tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule – but you take a second look at that “severe service” schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of your trips around Scottsbluff are less than four miles/six and a half kilometers.2. Most of your trips are less than 10 miles/16 km when outside NE temperatures are below freezing.3. You don't do a lot of NE freeway driving, so you drive at low speeds most of the time.4. You drive in an area with a lot of pollution, dust, dirt, mud or slush.5. You frequently tow a trailer, haul heavy loads around Scottsbluff or use a car-top carrier.6. The weather in your area can get very hot or very cold.Surprising, isn't it? Severe driving isn't quite what you'd envisioned.Ask yourself: "Which auto service schedule should I follow?" For some of us, it's obvious. But for most of us ... read more

At Twin City Auto we get a lot of Scottsbluff drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around NE, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't leave you stranded.Smart Scottsbluff drivers plan ahead for a major road trip – and there are a lot of things to get ready. Where should you start? You could start with the tires. Look them over for tread wear and check to see that they are properly inflated. Take a quick test drive around Scottsbluff to see if you can feel any vibrations: Are the wheels in balance? Is the car tracking straight? Is the alignment ok? Come to Twin City Auto for a peace-of-mind trip inspection.1802 E Overland Suite #4 Scottsbluff, NE 69361 308.635.7404 The next thing is a full service oil change to make sure all of your fluids are topped off a ... read more

Scottsbluff drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in NE come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Scottsbluff area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system – called TPMS – consists of sensors on each wheel that measure tire pressure.If tire pressure drops 25 percent below the vehicle manufacture’s recommended pressure, the sensor sends a signal to a monitoring unit that causes a warning to light up on the dashboard. When drivers see the warning light, they know it's time to put some air in the tires.There are many benefits to people in Scottsbluff who drive with properly inflated tires. First is cost savings. Running at the correct air pressure improves fuel economy. Driving on underinflated tires is like driving through sand – it drags down your fuel economy. Drivers in Scottsbluff will also see longer, more even tread wear ... read more