General Advice Archives - Rick and Ray's Auto Plaza

11 Oct 2022

How to Choose the Perfect Vehicle

Today’s auto buyer has so many options when choosing a vehicle to buy. Used or new, sedan or SUV… these are just two of the many questions you will have to ask yourself when car shopping. At Rick & Ray’s Auto Plaza, we’ve serviced thousands of vehicles of all shapes and sizes, and we want to help you know how to choose the perfect vehicle. Here are some of the things you need to consider when shopping for a new car. Style of Car The first thing to consider is the style of car you want to drive. Hatchback: Hatchbacks are similar to sedans but have a larger cargo area and a trunk door that hinges above the rear window.…

23 May 2022

Why Do I Need to Rotate My Tires?

You should rotate your tires for the same basic reason as why you should change your oil periodically, or make sure your car battery is still good. Tire rotation and replacement is just a part of your basic vehicle maintenance checklist, and absolutely makes a difference in how well your car or truck performs. If anything, rotating your tires is more immediately important than something like an oil check, simply because defective tires and tire blowouts can cause extremely abrupt accidents right on the road. Now, let’s get down to the details of why you should rotate your tires and explain the tricks for doing or having it done correctly. What is a Tire Rotation? While most drivers…

28 Apr 2022

6 Questions to Ask Your Mechanic in Fort Worth

Here are questions to ask your mechanic in Fort Worth, Texas. Bringing your precious car to a mechanic isn’t always easy. You have to trust them implicitly to treat your car right and not take you for a ride with overinflated prices. That’s why research is important when looking at Fort Worth mechanics. After all, you need your car to function in daily life, as it gets you to school, work and play. Without it you would be lost. Check out our checklist of six questions to ask your mechanic in Fort Worth before making a commitment. 1. Can You Provide Customer References? Do some digging before you bring your car to a particular mechanic. Ask friends, family members, and…

03 Feb 2022

Rick & Ray’s Auto Plaza Featured on NBC News

James Mattingly from Rick & Ray’s Auto Plaza, was featured on NBC News discussing snow auto preparedness. Mattingly shares that Rick & Ray’s Auto Plaza will stay open to serve their customers as normal because customers always come first. Snow Auto Preparedness Rick & Ray’s want to make sure that their customers have properly working cooling systems and good freeze protection on their vehicles to protect them during the snowstorm. Mattingly also suggests filling your car up with gas and ensuring that your tires are full of air in order to avoid being stranded in the snow. If you are interested in preparing your car for any upcoming events then you can always bring your vehicle to Rick & Ray’s…

02 Feb 2022

The Most Common Mercedes Benz Repairs

Do you need Mercedes Benz repairs? Mercedes-Benz is the most popular luxury car brand in the United States. It's normally described by fanatics as reliable, good quality, luxurious, and expensive. With that being said, there has never been an automobile that didn't have any issues. No matter how much you spend on purchasing the nicest or most renowned car, you'll still run into a few problems. It's always best practice to keep up with regular maintenance on your car to try and avoid any mishaps. However, there are a few common Mercedes repairs to be on the lookout for. Read on to find out what the more common car problems are with Mercedes! 1. Brake Issues Mercedes CL-class and GL-class often…