Yakima Auto Repair

Whenever a customer rolls into Westside Car Care driving a diesel pickup truck or a turbo-diesel wagon, a distinct conversation often starts up in the front office. Other drivers waiting for their oil changes will look out the window, hear that unmistakable low rumble, and ask us if they should consider making the switch to diesel for their next vehicle purchase. The biggest question on everyone's mind is always the same: Is a diesel vehicle actually cheaper or more expensive to maintain over the long haul? At our shop, we work on both gas and diesel platforms every single day. There is a massive amount of conflicting information out there on the internet. Some forums will tell you that diesels are bulletproof machines that live forever with zero maintenance, while others warn that a single repair bill will completely wipe out your savings account. The honest answer from a mechanic's perspective is that it depends entirely on how you use the vehicle. Diesels are not necessari ... read more