Coopers Auto Repair Specialists in Tacoma, WA

How To Get Your Car Ready For Spring

Spring has sprung and your car needs some TLC! Springtime in Tacoma is a beautiful time. We start feeling the temperatures rise and snowstorms start to fade away. We still have rain to worry about, but that’s a little different than all of the snow we receive in the winter. Our cars need to be

Pros and Cons of Hybrid and Electric Cars

It’s no secret that environmental awareness is growing. More and more people are becoming environmentally aware and are making efforts to reduce their carbon footprints. While there are multiple ways you can start living a greener life, one increasingly popular method is investing in a hybrid or electric vehicle. Hybrids are cars that use a

3 Maintenance Issues to Consider with Your Hybrid

Hybrids are growing in popularity in a time and age where caring about the environment becomes more important. A rising number of drivers are now driving a different breed of vehicle, which raises questions about how to properly maintain them. Here are a few ways hybrid maintenance is different than a gas burning vehicle. Hybrid

What is an Electric Car & Is it Better?

What is an EV Car? EV Cars are vehicles who run, at least in part, on electricity. EV Cars are the cars of the future. As the technology advances, more and more car manufacturers are releasing their own EV cars and as they become more common they will become more economical. Currently there are several

Summer Fun

Get Ready for Summer Fun!

The warm weather is here and that means summer is right around the corner! What better way to enjoy the summer than being out and about! Whether you’re heading to your local pool or packing up for a road trip, make sure your vehicle is as ready as you are! Here are 5 tips to

8 Games to Play on a Road Trip

Whether it’s a quick trip across town or a family vacation to the beach, roadtrips are great bonding opportunities for all passengers. Here are some games to play in the car that would be fun for adults and kids alike! 1. The Singing Game- One person sings a line from a song. The next person

Maintaining Tires for Wet Weather

Fall is here, and you know what that means! The rain is soon to follow! Staying safe during our rainy season comes down to having the right parts. That’s right, we’re talking tires! Did you know that properly maintaining your tires can not only keep you safe, it can also save you money? Proper inflation

Get the Most Life Out of Your Wiper Blades

It’s an understatement to say that we’re not strangers to rain here in Tacoma. In fact, Washington averages 7 more inches of rain per year than the US national average. We average about 147 rainy days per year! With that much rain, it’s no surprise that we can go through windshield wiper blades pretty frequently.

Spring Cleaning Ideas

Warmer weather is on the way which means it’s time for Spring Cleaning! It may be on your list to tackle the closets full of winter coats and clean out the garage to make room for more gardening tools, your car may not receive the full TLC it deserves. A few quick and easy DIY

5 Reasons the Check Engine Light is On

The check engine light is one of the least understood warning lights that is on the dashboard of your car. Seeing it come on could mean anything from a small issue to a major technical problem. If you see your check engine light come on as you start your car, and immediately go off, your