Automotive News & Information - Sunset Automotive, Inc

busy street with brake lights on on cars

If your brake lights are giving you trouble, it’s something you want to get fixed. It’s a safety hazard, and you might also get a ticket out of it. Why aren’t they working, and what can you do about it? Sunset Automotive, Inc in Chandler, AZ has the answers.

Are the tires on your diesel truck any good? At Sunset Automotive, Inc in Chandler, AZ, we want you to be able to spot the difference between a good tire and one that needs to be replaced. Here’s a quick guide on what to watch out for.

Transmission trouble codes are particularly annoying to the average driver. You might know what a misfire is, but what does it mean when you get a code for a failed governor pressure solenoid? Fortunately, Sunset Automotive, Inc in Chandler, AZ is here to help.

If you own a rear-wheel-drive car, truck, or SUV then your vehicle is equipped with a differential. Like any other component on your car, maintaining your differential is an important aspect of keeping your vehicle reliably on the road. From Sunset Automotive, Inc in Chandler, AZ, here’s what you need to know.

Coolant leaks can be a pain - they’re elusive and have a lot of damage potential. Fortunately, at Sunset Automotive, Inc in Chandler, AZ, our technicians know exactly how to diagnose and repair a coolant leak, no matter where it is. Knowing more about where these coolant leaks appear and why they're a problem will help you to recognize a problem and get it repaired before it does further damage.

Mechanic working on the brakes of a truck

Brake pads are important - you don’t need them to go, but you do need them to stop. At Sunset Automotive, Inc in Chandler, AZ, we like to keep your vehicle stopping exactly as it should - it’s less dangerous, and it keeps insurance premiums low. So, how do you know if your brake pads are going bad? How do they work? What even are they? We’ve got the answers!

Regardless of the weather, it's important to maintain your coolant system. At Sunset Automotive, Inc in Chandler, we offer the full range of coolant system services, from coolant testing to system flushing. Here’s what you need to know about servicing your cooling system.

emissions testing being done on a vehicle

On modern vehicles, the PCV system (Positive Crankcase Ventilation System) is essential to ensuring your car or truck is ready to go when you are and remains a long-lasting, reliable vehicle. It’s much more than just emissions control - your PCV system serves multiple purposes and is quite interesting! How does it work, and what are those purposes? Here at Sunset Automotive, Inc in Chandler, AZ, we have those answers for you!