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Why on Earth Would You Go to an Auto Salvage Yard?

Auto salvage yards can be gold mines for auto parts. We have earned stellar credentials in our industry, and have parts for vehicles from 2001 onwards.

Time for a new exhaust?

Exhaust systems are one of the most neglected aspects of most vehicles. Exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, and mufflers are exposed to heat, emissions, a...

We Asked, You Answered: Why Buy Used Tires?

Recently on the Champtires Facebook page, we held a contest. For a chance to win a $25 gift certificate, our Facebook friends just needed to comment with one reason why buying used tires is a safe …

10 most reliable car brands

These are the car makers least likely to give you problems down the road.

How to Not Get Overcharged by a Mechanic

My husband took his car into our mechanic this morning to get enough work done to require a loaner car for the day and an estimate well over $1,000. “I’ll tell them not to change the cabin air filter,” he reassured me. “I can do that one myself.” Now if only he could install and align his own tires, change a serpentine belt and perform our state’s emissions test, we could really save some bucks.

How Can Drivers Avoid Costly Automotive Repair?

What is the key to avoiding costly automotive repair? The answer is fairly obvious—keep up with basic automotive service at the appropriate mileage and time intervals. You will be helping your vehicle keep operating efficiently for as long as possible.How do you do this, you ask? First of all, reg...

5 Ways to Extend the Life of your Transmission

Anything you can do to keep your transmission working properly and working for longer will save you money and headaches. Here are five ways to extend the life of your transmission.

Mechanic, Mechanic wherefore art thou?

Finding a new mechanic isn't always easy. But you can do it with our help!

Auto Repairs Lacey and WA Can Trust

For auto repairs in Lacey WA and Olympia, Thurston County Transmission has you covered. Be sure to check out all of our certified automotive services!

Need to Getaway Now? Visit a Small City

Small cities are giving big cities a run for their tourism money.

Visitors can not only get to know the Forbidden City, read the Forbidden

Visitors can not only get to know the Forbidden City, read the Forbidden City, but also bring home the

Think you know where your city centre is? Guess again

Is the centre of London Trafalgar Square – or a beauty salon in Lambeth? Mapping and analytics company Esri UK has identified the geometric centres of the UK’s 10 largest cities – and they’re not always where you’d think

Going to Kansas City: "Did you say ‘Free’?"

Thoughts from Abroad: What Defines A City?

When you think of any city in the world, what comes to mind? Is it the physical buildings themselves, the architecture, or do you think of the people and the culture itself that surrounds it? IR…

Can Your City Make You Healthy?

Can your city make you healthy? Communities that invest in bike paths, parks, walkability and public transit have residents with better health and well-being.

Is Your City Made for You?

Urban populations all over the world are soaring, with cities expected to add up to 2.5 billion more people by 2050. While cities are booming as economic and social centers, resources and opportunities are too often concentrated in high-income areas—pushing less affluent communities farther and farther away from the city center and from basic services …

What European City Would Match Your Vibe Perfectly?

"I'm leavin' on a jet plane. Don't know when I'll be back again."