Category: Grand Rapids

All good things come to an end. This past Saturday was our last Auto Talk Radio show on Wood Radio. Along with our partners on the show, we’ve had a great time answering your auto questions every Saturday am. If you were a faithful listener, we’ll give you a few audio links to enjoy. If you […]

Millions of Americans recognize that dogs are wonderful companions and often bring their favorite furry friend along on road trips, day trips, and day-to-day errands. However, in a vehicle, this can mean added distractions for the driver and added dangers for all passengers, including pets. Drivers Distracted by Dogs, Many Don’t Realize It According to […]

1 Whining and Clunking This may seem fairly obvious, but those are often the symptoms we ignore the most. When your car starts making noises it shouldn’t be making, it’s time to get it checked out. When this happens, don’t wait to bring it in. Fix it as soon as possible before any further damage […]

Your car broke down, and now you’re faced with a high repair bill. It’s not the first time this has happened, and you’re getting tired of pouring money into an aging machine. A new car would be nice, but is that the smartest decision? Would you be better off fixing your current ride, or is […]

Prepare Your Car for Winter Besides checking the weather, it’s important to have O’Neill Auto & Transmission Service check the condition of the following vehicle systems before heading out on the road: Ignition Brakes Wiring Hoses and fan belts Spark plugs Air, fuel and emissions filters, and PCV valve Distributor Battery Tire wear and air […]

Customers with complaints of not shifting, wrong gear starts, late or early shifts are considered to have shift timings issues. For an automatic transmission to shift, there are two things that need to be known: 1) How fast the vehicle is moving. 2) How hard the operator is depressing the accelerator. Sorting out the source […]