Automotive News & Information - Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc.

Have you always wondered what a spark plug does? Our team here at Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. is here to help you out. It's simple in theory but does quite a lot of work for such a small piece of equipment. Your spark plug forces electricity to arc across a gap like a bolt of lightning at high voltage and fits into your engine's cylinder head, where it “sparks” to ignite the fuel and creates combustion within your engine. Without it, you wouldn't be able to drive your car or truck.

At Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, WA, it’s important to us that your car, truck, or SUV is ready for any condition. Coolant flushes are an important part of getting your vehicle ready for winter - here’s why.

Fuel economy isn't far from the minds of vehicle owners everywhere. Why can certain cars zip along at close to 40 mpg while others are lucky to get anywhere near 20? As it turns out, there are as many factors that go into how well your ride does at the pumps! Here are the 10 factors that have the greatest impact on fuel consumption.

Chances are you don’t pay much attention to your vehicle’s battery until it dies, when you get to perform the dreary dual task of waiting for a jump while simultaneously calling for an appointment to get a new battery fitted. Of course, that’s if you’re sure it’s the battery that’s dead in the first place. The only way to be certain is to take it in to be tested. However, it generally helps to know the health of your vehicle battery prior to finding yourself stranded.

The transmission in your truck works harder than any other on the road. A fully loaded semi weighs about 40 times as much as a normal passenger vehicle, and racks up twice the mileage. As such, it’s essential to keep your transmission in good shape and regularly maintenanced. Fortunately, Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane has you covered.

If you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, you know that clutch replacement can be an expensive and time-consuming job. Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane has some tips to keep your clutch replacements as infrequent as possible.

At Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane, transmissions are our game, and taking care of them is at the top of our list of priorities. Here are 5 things you can do to take care of your transmission, from the pros:

In the market for a new car, truck, or SUV? Used cars aren’t always what they seem; here’s some advice from Ray & Roy's Repair, Inc. in Spokane to make sure you get the used car of your dreams.