Most Fairbanks folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Fairbanks market, swi...

Ask any Fairbanks man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road ...

Today in our Gabe's Truck & Auto Repair blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Fairbanks with recommended in...

If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...

Fairbanks area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for ne...

Today's Gabe's Truck & Auto Repair article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Fairbanks drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in AK who think that severe...

You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...

In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...

Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Fairbanks car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Fairbanks, AK, folks are hoping to make...

A generation ago, Fairbanks drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot les...

Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...

In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally.  Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...