Finding a puddle beneath your car is never a good sign. At first you might try to brush it off as just water, but the iridescent shine it makes when the light hits it tells you differently. Your car seems to turn on fine, but you’re thinking you should maybe bring it into the shop….
Your check engine light is like your car’s pain indicator. If the onboard computer notices that something isn’t working the way it should, the light flips on. No, you’re engine probably isn’t on the verge of a total melt down, but it does mean that a small problem has the potential to turn into a…
Sometimes you might find that your car is acting funny. It’s not broken, it still runs, it’s just acting funny. Maybe the backup lights have quit on you (even though you just replaced them with brand new ones) or the radio simply won’t turn on. Don’t panic. This isn’t something you need to bring to…
Think that the options for your Mazda stops once you leave the lot? Mazda offers a large variety of post-factory accessories both for the exterior and interior of your vehicle. From helping you on your next sporting adventure to giving your ride a little more flair, accessories are a great way to personalize your ride….
Windshield wipers are an important part of car safety during the rainy and snowy seasons. Far too many people are too hard on their wipers and cause them to get damaged and imperil their driving. You should replace your wipers every six months or every 6,000 miles, but many people can’t even get them to…
One of the most common problems owners of used vehicles run into is faded paint. This can even occur on new vehicles if you don’t watch your paint carefully enough. Luckily, restoring faded paint is an easy task for most amateur Mazda owners. Follow these basic steps to get your car looking as beautiful as…
I was driving down a city street, about 30-35 mph, early in the evening. As I approached an intersection, where the signal light was red, I went to apply the brakes. The pedal went right down to the floor. No brakes. Now that may not be the worst feeling in the world, but it is…
It can be really easy to tell when your disc brakes need changing. First you’ll notice that you’ll need to depress the brake pedal a bit more to come to a stop, then you’ll hear the telltale squealing noise of old brake pads, and finally, you’ll hear the terrifying grinding noise of what remains of…
Cox Auto, your premier Tampa area car dealer, is your source for new and used cars, service and repairs, and expert advice. We’re proud to be a Mazda dealer because of the incredible support Mazda gives to the owners of their vehicles. Mazda’s Extended Confidence Program provides peace of mind for the life of the…
Hassle Free Maintenance From Mazda Mazda’s Total Advantage Program through Cox Mazda, one of Sarasota’s top dealerships. By paying the cost of the program we’ll take care of your regularly scheduled maintenance, saving you up to 25% in the long run in servicing costs. If you’re going to get servicing anyway, there’s no better way…
