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520-790-6035 | 5070 E 22nd St Tucson, AZ 85711

COST SAVING TIPS

10 Minute Pre-Trip Checkup Can Pay Off

A properly maintained vehicle is safer and more dependable and will even save a few dollars at the gas pumps. Motorists should plan ahead to allow time to perform necessary maintenance themselves or at the local service facility.

Car Care Council offers three suggestions for a traveler's 10-minute pre- trip checklist:

  1. Check all fluids - There are several fluids that require attention: Engine Oil, power steering, brake and transmission fluids, and windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant.

  2. Check all hoses and belts - A belt failure can affect the electrical system, air conditioning, power steering, and the cooling system. Cooling system hoses may be deteriorating from within, so old hoses and clamps in marginal condition might need to be replaced.

  3. Check the tires - Check tire inflation and inspect the tread for uneven wear, indicating the need for wheel alignment. Also look for bulges and bald spots.


Follow these tips to maximize fuel efficiency of your vehicle:

  1. Vehicle gas caps - about 17% of the vehicles on the roads have gas caps that are either damaged, loose or missing altogether, causing 147 million gallons of gas to vaporize every year.

  2. Under inflated tires - when tires aren't inflated properly it's like driving with a parking brake on. It can cost a mile or two per gallon.

  3. Worn spark plugs - A vehicle can have either four, six or eight spark plugs, which fire as many as 3 million times every 1,000 miles, resulting in electrical and chemical erosion from heat.

  4. Dirty air filters - A clogged air filter creates a "rich" mixture - the proportion of gas to air is incorrect. This wastes fuel and causes the engine to lose power. Replacing a clogged air filter can improve gas mileage by as much as 10%.

  5. Don't drive aggresively - Aggressive driving can lower gas mileage by as much as 33% on the highway and 5% on city streets.

  6. Avoid excessive idling - sitting idle gets zero miles per gallon. Letting the vehicle warm up for one to two minutes is sufficient.

  7. Drive the speed limit - Gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. Each mile driven over 60 results in an additional 10 cents per gallon. Increase fuel efficiency by using cruise control.

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What Our Customers Are Saying

A shout-out for JayBees Auto Repair! I mainly had my timing belt replaced on my 2007 Kia Rio which was a very tall order!! They did an excellent job and went above and beyond with their awesome customer service! Jackie and Shelly were so kind and professional. I highly recommend them if you need any maintenance or repairs on your vehicle. JayBees took care of my very first car in the '80s too.

, 08/02/2022

I do not even know what to call what my vehicle needs. In any case, Dr. J and her gang of highly motivated and talented folks have been trying to figure it out for quite some time. It gets better for a bit and then oops - crappy again. We are to a point of experimenting with all kinds of odd stuff I do not understand. I keep thinking I am done with the truck and then I see the cost of used trucks and change my mind back again. Dr. J and her staff have been nothing but friendly, knowledgeable, reasonable and just hard working great folks for the whole 34 years I have been using their services. Whether or not my old truck recovers and remains usable (the goal), I will always be thankful for the care and wisdom of the JayBees crew!

, 01/01/2022

So I've written one Google review not so long ago but this place so impresses me that I have to do an update. We have been customers for about two years now and they have saved me probably several hundred dollars by not repairing things that I erroneously thought were problems. I wouldn't have known the difference. That has happened twice in the past. Same thing today, a simple fix for something the dealer would probably have charged a lot more to take care of. This is a small family shop that holds itself to the highest standards of integrity and service. What a refreshing combo.

, 09/14/2021

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Transmission Services, near Tucson, AZ

Spoke to Shelly about transmission service for possible slipping. She thoroughly explained a Transmission specialist is best and then referred a few placed. Shelly's customer appreciation shines bright even on a phone call. Thank you for your help.

, 04/20/2021

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Car & Truck Care, near Tucson, AZ

Awesome Service & Great Communication. Highly Recommend.

, 01/14/2021
In a world of dissonance and diminishing customer service, Jaybee's sets a fine example for customer care. I never feel taken advantage of here and I appreciate their expertise especially finding problems before they get worse. Shelly is upbeat and sincere, a winning combination in my book.

, 09/17/2020
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