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Blue Seal Spotlight Archives

Every other month, ASE features a spotlight on a shop recognized by the Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition Program. These articles provide helpful hints on auto maintenance and repair for today's technologically sophisticated vehicles.

NOTE: The following tips are provided by the featured shop and are not to be considered as technical information from ASE. ASE makes no warranty as to the applicability, accuracy, or reliability of this information. Always consult the owner's manual published by your car's manufacturer for specific information on service and intervals.


2008 Spotlight
03/14/2008: Don't Let Your Vehicle Atrophy!



2007 Spotlight
12/10/2007: Diesel Fuel and Cold Weather



2006 Spotlight
08/31/2006: Quiz: Do You Know What to Do If Your 'Service Engine Soon' Light Clicks On?
C&M Auto Service Inc. (Vernon Hills, IL)

05/03/2006: Important Facts about Vehicle Maintenance
Rick Allen's Auto Repair (Hampton, NJ)

03/09/2006: Starting and Charging Systems
Central Service & Repair, Inc. (Addison, IL)

01/09/2006: Tips for Improving Fuel Economy
Story Brothers, Inc. (New Britain, CT)


2005 Spotlight
11/01/2005: Winter Holiday Tradition
Car Doctor (Spring, TX)

09/12/2005: Alignments: 2-Wheel? 4-Wheel? What's the Difference?
Downing Street Garage (Denver, CO)

07/05/2005: Tires - Where The Rubber Meets The Road
Kennedy Tire and Auto Service (Edmond, OK)

05/02/2005: Maintenance - Why Should I?
Colony One Auto Center (Stafford, TX)

03/01/2005: Focus On Your Car's Fluids
Automotive Repair & Accessories, Inc. (Madison, WI)

01/01/2005: Why Hybrids?
Hawthorne Auto Clinic (Portland, Oregon)


2004 Spotlight
12/01/2004: Fuels For The Modern Vehicle
Toy-Auto Masters, (Littleton, CO)

11/01/2004: OBDII AND YOU
One Stop Tire & Auto Service (West Chester, PA)

10/01/2004: Read Any Good Books Lately?
Duebber's Automotive Service Center (Cincinnati, OH)

09/01/2004: A Motorist's Guide to Cost-Effective Maintenance
Seyfer Automotive (Wheat Ridge, CO)

08/02/2004: Vacationing? Check Your Tires!
Fowers Service Center (Clearfield, UT)

07/01/2004: Ten Things You Should Know Before Buying A Used Vehicle
Honda Hospital (San Mateo, CA)

06/11/2004: When Your Car Speaks, Listen!
T & G Automotive (Stone Mountain, GA)

05/01/2004: Stop! Don't Force Your Shop Into a Rush Diagnosis!
Kee Motors (Kerrville, TX)

04/01/2004: Should You Repair Or Replace Your Used Vehicle?
The Reliable Car Shop (Topeka, KS)

03/01/2004: The Big Picture
B & B Auto Repair (Bremerton, WA)

02/02/2004: Stay In Touch With Your Repair Shop To Keep Repairs On Track
Salem Boys Auto (Tempe, AZ)

01/01/2004: Keeping Your Vehicle in Tune with the Environment
Car Pro (San Antonio, TX)


2003 Spotlight
12/01/2003: Finding an Ethical, Reliable Auto Repair Shop
Dakota-K Auto Repair & Tire Center (Arlington Heights, IL)

11/01/2003: Considering the Purchase of a New Vehicle?
Select EuroCars (Waterloo, NY)

10/01/2003: Safety Is Everyone's Business
Central Service & Repair, Inc. (Addison, IL)

09/01/2003: FAQs About Vehicle Air Conditioning
Stan's Automotive (Lafayette, CO)

08/01/2003: What Is "Diminished Value"
Zara's Collision Center (Springfield, IL)

07/01/2003: Shedding Light On Your Car's MIL
Harry's Automotive & RV Repair (San Antonio, TX)

06/01/2003: Air Bags And Other Things That Go "Bang"
O'Daniel Oldsmobile Service Dept. (Ft. Wayne, IN)

05/01/2003: Straight Sailing: The Why's and How's of Proper Wheel Alignment
C & M Auto, Inc. (Vernon Hills, IL)

04/01/2003: Unlocking The Facts About Antilock Brakes
Kansas Auto Repair (Newton, KS)

03/01/2003: Does a Dead Battery = Bad Battery?
Forest Hill Auto Service (Pacific Grove, CA)

02/01/2003: Air Bags: To Switch...Or Not To Switch
Long Hill Auto Service (Millington, NJ)

01/01/2003: Choosing the Right Repair Shop
Northwoods Auto Techs (Rhinelander, WI)


2002 Spotlight
12/01/2002: A New Angle On Frame Alignment
J & M Body Shop (Milwaukie, OR)

11/01/2002: Cooling System Service
Jake's Radiator, Inc. (Norwalk, OH)

10/01/2002: Drivability vs. Tune-Up
Gary's Quality Automotive (Grand Island, NE)

09/01/2002: The Right Prescription For Your Automotive Service Relationship
South Gwinnett Volvo Service, Ltd. (Snellville, GA)

08/01/2002: Every Penny Counts (Save Money: Improve Gas Mileage)
Banfield's Automotive Center (Marshall, MI)

07/01/2002: Summer Time Stuff You "Auto" Know
Dr. Johnny's Supreme Auto (Naples, FL)

06/01/2002: Time Out For Timing Belts
Pat Goss Car World (Seabrook, MD)

05/01/2002: Warning Light Wisdom
Accurate Automotive Attention (Yuma, AZ)

04/01/2002: Is The "Best" Price Always The "Best Price"?
John's 4x4 Center (Boulder, CO)

03/01/2002: How to Communicate for Better Auto Repair
GT Automotive (Murray, UT)

02/01/2002: Planning Ahead Guards Against Unnecessary Repairs and Prevents Breakdowns
Johnson's Automotive Center (Charleston, IL)

01/01/2002: Getting Your Vehicle Ready For Winter
MacKinnon Motors, Inc. (Cambridge, MA)


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