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Vehicle Upkeep During Quarantine

* The Blog Post is originally written by David Gersh in German Repair Shop Marketing. Importance of Having a Vehicle During a Pandemic Right now, many find themselves at home for long periods of time in quarantine, either self-imposed or mandated. Concerns of the spread of the novel coronavirus have risen and become such a […]

Common Volvo Problems

A Few Things to Watch Out For Volvo is well known for creating durable cars that last, but that doesn’t mean they won’t need a few repairs throughout their lifespan. At A&M Auto Repair Bellevue, we understand Volvo repairs well and know what kind of issues commonly develop. Our team can help you prepare by […]

Why Maintenance Matters

Regular Maintenance Your Vehicle Needs Cars in Bellevue start losing their value as soon as you drive them off the lot. Fortunately, regular maintenance is a smart way to retain what value you can. That’s especially true if you are financing the car or want to sell it one day. Maintenance is a must for […]

Why Will a Shop Not Install Customer Provided Parts?

Parts Are Not Just Parts Would you bring your own steak to a steak house and ask the chef to cook it for you? The answer is most likely “no”. Then why would you supply your own parts to your local mechanic and ask them to install your parts? You Get What You Paid For […]

Connecting Rod Bearing Failure in the BMW M3

Those that own a BMW M-Series have something in common – they have a passion for automotive performance. At A & M Automotive, in Bellevue, Washington, we understand and even share that passion. That is why we want to be sure we are proactive in letting our customers who own one of these high performance […]

What Are The Best Porsche Repair Tips?

Porsche Repair Tips To Keep Your Car In Excellent Shape Porsches are one of the most coveted cars in the industry, and with good reason. These beautiful vehicles are loaded with speed, elegance, and superb design. However, just like any other car, they require regular maintenance to stay in shape. Below, we’ll dive into some […]

Simple Maintenance for Diesel Engine Vehicles

Tips for Keeping your Diesel Engine Running Smooth Does your vehicle have a diesel engine? If it does, are you aware that your vehicle maintenance schedule should be set based on whether you do more local driving, or long distance driving? Make some time in your busy schedule to have basic maintenance tasks performed, as […]

Japanese Vans – Uglier is Better

Being Ugly is a Selling Point for Japanese Vans Typically when one is shopping for a new car, the first thing that draws their attention to it is the design. Sleek and modern designs that allude a sense of status, performance, and pride for the owner are often the first thing to catch a consumer’s […]

What are the Most Common Auto Repair Myths?

Common Auto Repair Myths When it comes to taking care of our vehicles, many of us are virtually clueless. Unfortunately, this has led to the circulation of misinformation surrounding auto repair and maintenance. Below, we’ll debunk some of the most common vehicle misconceptions so that you can keep your car in tip-top shape for years […]

Misconceptions about Japanese Cars

There are many misconceptions regarding Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) vehicles. This article from hotcars.com highlights 15 of these things. Take a look and see how many things you already know (or thought you knew). 15 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About JDM Cars – Hotcars.com