Gary Beardsley Automotive

Gary Beardsley Automotive Family-Owned Auto Repair Shop in Sandy, Utah
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Gary Beardsley Automotive is a family owned Automotive Repair shop located in Sandy, UT. Services/products include Maintenance, Full Service Repair, Diagnostics, Tires and more!

Common Mistake: Replacing the battery without testing the charging systemIf the vehicle keeps killing batteries, the iss...
06/19/2026

Common Mistake: Replacing the battery without testing the charging system

If the vehicle keeps killing batteries, the issue is usually the alternator, a parasitic draw, or a bad connection. Replacing the battery without testing the system means the new one will fail too.

Test the full charging system before buying another battery.

Gary Beardsley Automotive | (801) 930-5454 | https://beardsleyauto.com

Common Mistake: Ignoring the check engine light when the car seems fineSome check engine codes involve slow quiet damage...
06/18/2026

Common Mistake: Ignoring the check engine light when the car seems fine

Some check engine codes involve slow quiet damage. Misfires stressing a catalytic converter, oxygen sensors affecting fuel trim. The car feels normal while the repair cost compounds silently.

A diagnostic scan is not expensive. Ignoring a code long-term can be.

Gary Beardsley Automotive | (801) 930-5454 | https://beardsleyauto.com

How Long Should It Last? Coolant and AntifreezeConventional coolant: every two years or 30,000 miles. OAT and HOAT coola...
06/17/2026

How Long Should It Last? Coolant and Antifreeze

Conventional coolant: every two years or 30,000 miles. OAT and HOAT coolants used in most modern vehicles: up to five years or 100,000 miles. Old coolant loses pH protection and becomes corrosive.

Check the coolant type your vehicle requires. Not all coolants are interchangeable.

Gary Beardsley Automotive | (801) 930-5454 | https://beardsleyauto.com

How Long Should It Last? Shocks and StrutsRoughly 50,000 to 100,000 miles under normal driving, but road quality and loa...
06/16/2026

How Long Should It Last? Shocks and Struts

Roughly 50,000 to 100,000 miles under normal driving, but road quality and load matter. Worn shocks do not always feel dramatic. Ride quality degrades gradually, making it easy to miss.

Shocks affect both comfort and vehicle control. They are worth inspecting at higher mileage.

Gary Beardsley Automotive | (801) 930-5454 | https://beardsleyauto.com

How Long Should It Last? Engine Air FilterApproximately 15,000 to 30,000 miles under normal conditions. A clogged engine...
06/15/2026

How Long Should It Last? Engine Air Filter

Approximately 15,000 to 30,000 miles under normal conditions. A clogged engine air filter reduces airflow, which can affect fuel economy, idle quality, and throttle response over time.

It is one of the most affordable maintenance items on any vehicle.

Gary Beardsley Automotive | (801) 930-5454 | https://beardsleyauto.com

How Long Should It Last? Cabin Air FilterTypically 15,000 to 30,000 miles, but driving in dusty or high-pollen condition...
06/14/2026

How Long Should It Last? Cabin Air Filter

Typically 15,000 to 30,000 miles, but driving in dusty or high-pollen conditions shortens that significantly. A clogged filter reduces HVAC airflow and can put extra strain on the blower motor.

If your vents feel weaker than before, the cabin filter is worth checking first.

Gary Beardsley Automotive | (801) 930-5454 | https://beardsleyauto.com

How Long Should It Last? Serpentine BeltMost belts last 60,000 to 100,000 miles. But belts can crack, glaze, or shed mat...
06/13/2026

How Long Should It Last? Serpentine Belt

Most belts last 60,000 to 100,000 miles. But belts can crack, glaze, or shed material before they snap. Inspection at every service catches wear that mileage alone does not predict.

A snapped serpentine belt stops the engine instantly. Inspection is cheap.

Gary Beardsley Automotive | (801) 930-5454 | https://beardsleyauto.com

How Long Should It Last? Spark PlugsStandard copper plugs last 30,000 to 50,000 miles. Iridium or platinum plugs last 60...
06/12/2026

How Long Should It Last? Spark Plugs

Standard copper plugs last 30,000 to 50,000 miles. Iridium or platinum plugs last 60,000 to 100,000 miles. Using the wrong grade or ignoring the interval stresses ignition coils and hurts fuel economy.

Check your owner's manual for plug type and interval. They are not all the same.

Gary Beardsley Automotive | (801) 930-5454 | https://beardsleyauto.com

How Long Should It Last? Timing BeltMost manufacturers recommend replacement every 60,000 to 100,000 miles or five to se...
06/11/2026

How Long Should It Last? Timing Belt

Most manufacturers recommend replacement every 60,000 to 100,000 miles or five to seven years, whichever comes first. Rubber degrades from heat and age, not just mileage.

A broken timing belt can destroy an engine in seconds. Follow the interval, not how it sounds.

Gary Beardsley Automotive | (801) 930-5454 | https://beardsleyauto.com

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8815 S State Street
Sandy, UT
84070

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Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

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