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Since 1984

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Marshalls Automotive services a wide range of car brands. Whether you need engine repairs, brake maintenance, fluid checks, battery replacements, or diagnostics, we have you covered.

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We offer a wide variety of appointment times along with easy drop off and pick up options to work with your schedule. Give us a call for scheduled maintenance, diagnostics or unplanned repairs. 

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We use quality replacement and OEM parts in our repairs to keep your vehicle operating efficiently.

Locally Owned

Our owners are third generation Centraol Oregonians. We’ve grown right alongside our community.

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Our estimates and invoices are easy to read and understand with labor and parts clearly described.

Repaired Right

Our team works brings decades of experience and skill to each job to repair it right the first time. 

Air Conditioning Articles

Redmond Air Conditioning Service

Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Redmond, but not in your car. When Redmond drivers’ car’s AC System has a problem, they’ll often feel it right away. The...

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Air Conditioning Service In Redmond

Hey Redmond, Oregon Do you hear loud noises under the hood when you turn onyour air conditioner ? Do you only get cool air sporadically? If so, it is time to get your air conditioner...

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Air Filter Articles

Engine Air Filter Replacement

When your experienced Marshalls Automotive technician technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn’t need a new filter at every oil change, but you will need...

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Driving With A Clean Cabin Air Filter

Pop quiz: What is a cabin air filter?A. A filter for your Redmond house?B. A fresh, piney scent?C. A filter for the passenger compartment of your car?Clever you, it’s C.A cabin air filter cleans the...

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Alignment Articles

Trip Inspection

North Americans love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than the road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road – it’s great! But there’s nothing like car...

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Go Straight: Wheel Alignment

Bend auto owners may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel’s off center, they notice uneven tire wear or the car doesn’t feel like it...

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Redmond Alignment Service

Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn’t feel like it handles right....

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Automotive News Articles

Emergency Items For Bend car owners

Safe Oregon travel starts with preventive maintenance and good car care at Marshalls Automotive. But there are other things Redmond drivers can do to prepare for emergencies on the road. Here’s some...

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Drive Defensively In Oregon

Car care is an essential part of auto safety in Redmond. But the most important thing we can do to improve safety on Oregon roads is to drive safely.Defensive driving is safe driving. And defensive...

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Defensive Driving In Redmond Oregon

When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Oregon highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in Redmond, because that’s where we...

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E-85 Fuel Safety

Today at Marshalls Automotive we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You’ve...

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Winter Prep Service For Your Auto

When winter approaches in Redmond Oregon, we break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last...

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What’s Up With Diesels in Redmond?

Would you be surprised to learn that about half of the passenger cars in Europe have diesel engines? You might also be surprised to learn that most auto makers produce a variety of diesel-fueled...

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What To Do In Case Of An Accident

If you’ve ever been in a car accident around Redmond Oregon, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It’s hard to think straight and know what to do.Let’s review what you should do in...

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Lease verses Buy

Lease? Or buy? It’s always a tough question for residents in the Bend area. But here are a few ideas that’ll make the choice more clear. Either option gives you a choice of how you might finance...

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Protecting Your vehicle From Theft

Every car in Redmond Oregon is at risk for theft. So it’s up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge – hopefully sending potential thieves to look...

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Are There Blind Spots In Redmond Oregon

All Redmond motorists have blind spots – and no, I’m not talking about the fact that you really don’t sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can’t see when you’re driving...

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Battery Articles

Make Your Battery Last

Today’s report from Marshalls Automotive is on car batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be...

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Battery Basics

It’s important for Redmond motorists to know battery basics. First, let’s talk about which is harder on a battery – hot or cold Oregon weather. Most Bend car owners think it’s cold weather because...

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New Batteries

Hello Redmond drivers, let’s talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Redmond,...

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Brakes Articles

Hit The Brakes

Braking, as all Oregon car owners know, is slowing or stopping your vehicle. As you can imagine, brakes are engineered to work well on a particular vehicle application. For example, you...

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Brake Service

Brakes really aren’t optional equipment. And taking care of them isn’t optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every car’s maintenance schedule. An inspection will check your...

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You Need Good Brakes

Good brakes are obviously very important. If you’ve ever had your brakes go out while you’re driving around the Bend area, you’ll know how terrifying it can be. Today we’ll focus on how...

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Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power

Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, “You’ve gotta have good brakes. If you’ve got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.”That’s why a regular brake inspection is on...

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Hitting The Brakes

Safety should always be an essential element of your car care. So even if you don’t care about how your car looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself — and...

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Check Engine Light Articles

How Your Check Engine Light Works

Have you ever had an experience like this in Redmond Oregon? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your check engine...

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Watching Your Check Engine Light

Did you know that most of the cars driving around Redmond, Oregon carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Bend area have as...

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Check Engine Light Diagnosis

Hello Redmond drivers. Have you ever had your check engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just...

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Cooling System Articles

Radiator Service

The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common, it is easy to prevent.Marshalls...

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Keep Your Cool In Redmond

Redmond drivers rely on their car’s coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then...

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Coolant Service

Our cars have to operate in a wide range of Redmond, Oregon temperatures and our engine coolant must be able to perform ‘no matter what’. Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant...

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Cooling System Components

Today we want to talk about an important system in our cars – the cooling system. It’s one of those things that Redmond drivers don’t give much thought to until it fails and then they’re stranded by...

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Keeping Your Engine Cool

The cooling system keeps Oregon driver’s engines from overheating while they are driving around Redmond, Terrebonne and Prineville. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let’s talk about the...

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Water Pump

Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your car from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system:the...

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Coolant/Antifreeze Service

Anyone that drives a car in Redmond knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts...

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Differential Service Articles

Differential Service

Here at AutoNetTV, we have viewers, like you, from all across the country who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we’re asked is: What is a differential and what does it do?...

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Exhaust Articles

Exhaust Service: Passing the Smell Test

The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Redmond auto owners realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Oregon...

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Exhaust Service

Whenever we talk about exhaust service, most people normally think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic...

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Redmond Exhaust And Emissions Service

Many Redmond drivers don’t realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers. And if you can see smoke, or if it’s too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service...

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Fluids Articles

The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle

Redmond car owners’ current vehicles have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with...

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Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle

We would like to give you an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday – and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission...

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Using Proper Fluids In Your Vehicle

Today Marshalls Automotive is talking about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It’s become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It’s not that people in Oregon are...

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Automobile Fluids For Your Vehicle

If you’ve walked through the automotive fluids of an auto parts store in Bend, you’ll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what’s right for your...

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How to Know When to Change Your Oil

Today in the Marshalls Automotive auto care blog, we’re going to talk to Redmond motorists about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, recommended oil change...

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Super Slick in Redmond: Synthetic Oil

When you get an oil change, it’s always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the auto manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we’re asked if we’d like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance...

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Fuel & Fuel System Articles

Fuel Injectors

The last new car sold with a carburetor in North America rolled out of the dealership in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve...

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Fuel Saving Tip: Check Engine Light

A question for our Redmond Oregon motorists: How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your check engine light?Hey, it’s not there to create ambiance; it’s a warning that something’s...

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Direct Fuel Injection Update

For those of you in Redmond Oregon who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a...

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Engine Air Filter

You may have found yourself in the following situation: You go to get your oil changed and the service adviser at Marshalls Automotive recommends you get a new engine air filter. You say yes, but...

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Fuel Saving Tip: Redmond Tune Up

Have you ever gone to Bend to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the...

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Good Service And Good Fuel Economy

Most of our Prineville clients want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving fuel economy. At Marshalls Automotive, we are frequently asked, however, just how much money Prineville motorists...

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Fuel Filter Replacement

You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your car feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter’s...

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Service to Improve Fuel Economy

The price of gas has got everyone talking. It seems that people who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are especially hit hard. That is why we thought it...

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Inspection Articles

Redmond Road Trip Preparation

People from Redmond Oregon love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a Oregon road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road – it’s great! But there’s nothing...

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It Is Time To Check Your Intervals

Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to...

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Maintenance Articles

Serpentine Belt System Wear

The primary job of the serpentine belt is to provide essential traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at ideal speeds. For...

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Serpentine Belt Tensioner

The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining best tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. The service life of the belt...

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Severe Service Requirements

A lot of our viewers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their car owners’ manual. It can be confusing. Let’s clear the air on...

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Looking Down the Road – Headlamps

If you’ve ever been driving around Redmond and had a headlamp go out, you’ve probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put...

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Parts Articles

PCV Valve Replacement

The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your...

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Emergency Items For Your Vehicle

Local Bend roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all...

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Timing Belt: Just the Right Time!

Ever heard the sad tale of a staggering repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let’s take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let’s review what a...

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Have You Checked Your Headlights?

Like everything on the Bend automotive market, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. Oregon motorists can be safer at night because of it. Good headlights improve...

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PCV Valve Service

Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. The PCV Valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a critical job for Redmond auto owners. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation.The crankcase...

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Timing Belt Replacement in Redmond

Today we want to talk to Redmond auto owners about timing belts. They’re something that many Redmond drivers don’t know much about and yet your vehicle won’t run if it’s broken – and it could cause...

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Service Intervals & Standards Articles

Ethics of Automotive Repair in Redmond

We’re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And...

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Service Center Standard and Procedures

All pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget...

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Redmond Customer Detective Work

One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Marshalls Automotive in Redmond Oregon is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch...

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Arrive Alive In Redmond

We’ve all seen Oregon motorists do crazy things while driving to or from Bend. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking...

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On Board Diagnostics For Your Vehicle

Today we’re going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around Redmond Oregon who need answers about diagnostic services. They want to know what diagnostics are,...

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Is Your Redmond Driving Severe?

People near Redmond Oregon often ask Marshalls Automotive how often they should have a particular service done. It’s a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner’s manual, or have your Redmond...

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Recommended Redmond Service Intervals

Everyone in Redmond, Oregon knows we are advised to go to our Redmond dentist twice a year.  Oral-conscious Redmond residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to...

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Recommended Service Intervals

Most people in the Bend area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our...

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Shocks & Suspension Articles

Check Your Shocks and Struts

Today we’re talking about shocks and struts. They’re so easy to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are really responsible for keeping your tires on the...

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When Do My Shocks Need to be Replaced

A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Redmond drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, important parts of the suspension...

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Steering Articles

Power Steering Service Near Bend

For most of us living in the Bend area, it is hard to remember life without power steering – cranking those great big steering wheels? It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard....

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Steer Right In Bend

Virtually all vehicles come with power steering so many Redmond drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it,...

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Tires & Wheels Articles

Below 45 Degrees: Consider Winter Tires

Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Redmond drivers couldn’t wait to get them off the...

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When to Replace a Damaged Tire

Repair or Replace? That’s a question Redmond auto owners ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an...

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Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln

Today, let’s talk about the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When talking about stopping power, most of us Terrebonne drivers tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber...

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Under Pressure in Redmond: TPMS

Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat fixed in Redmond or your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began...

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Why Wheel Balancing

Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, us Redmond car owners generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to...

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Getting New Tires

There are so many tire choices in the Redmond, Prineville, and Terrebonne area, selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for Bend motorists. And even though it’s kind of fun to have new...

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Wheel Balancing

So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Redmond motorists can tell if their tires are out of...

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Getting the Right Tires And Wheels

A lot of people get custom wheels in Redmond. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you’re not careful. Sometimes, once they’re mounted, they just don’t...

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Buying the Right Tires and Wheels

Everyone in Redmond Oregon eventually replaces their tires, whether it’s because they’re worn out or they’re just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Redmond...

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Advice On Buying New Tires

Today’s tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Redmond driver’s style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a...

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Redmond Tire Repair

Most Bend motorists have experienced a flat tire. You know it’s inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn’t just a big safety issue – it also has a...

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Selecting New Tires and Wheels

Some of us just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive, where you want to go or the look you’re...

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Upsizing Wheels and Tires

At AutoNetTV we love doughnuts. So let’s pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of you for today’s discussion about upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don’t eat them now – your going to need...

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Tire Pressure Saves Fuel

Under-inflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Bend area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don’t have enough...

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When Are Your Tires Worn Out

When are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Oregon streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Bend area, there are safety concerns that go...

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Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation

Everyone in the Bend area wants our tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to maximize tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble a bit. That...

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Tire Rotation and Balancing

Tires do a lot of work. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts. They also support the entire weight of...

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Transmission Articles

Transmission Service

Let’s talk about transmission service. It can be easy to forget about getting your transmission serviced because it doesn’t need it very often. It’s easy to remember to change the engine oil – you...

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Guide To Caring For Your Transmission

Most cars and trucks have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Bend drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Bend. You...

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Transmission Care In Redmond Oregon

Call Marshalls Automotive to make an appointment to check your transmission in Redmond.2110 S Highway 97Redmond, Oregon 97756541-548-5239Do you have any plans around Redmond Oregon for the weekend?...

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Smooth Shifting in Redmond Oregon

So you have some exciting plans for the Oregon weekend. You’re going to take some of your Redmond, Oregon friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you’ve gotten the boat all ready....

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