Mackert Automotive
3416 B 57th St. Court NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 253.851.3307

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The Forgotten Filter (Cabin Air Filter)

A driver got a surprise the other day when he took his vehicle to a service facility for an oil change.  He knew his owner’s manual schedules an oil and oil filter change every 5,000 miles/...
Published on: May 01, 2023

Vent Cleaning

Ever get musky odors coming from your car's air vents? It's fairly common for Gig Harbor drivers. Moisture can accumulate in the air conditioning/heating ventilation system allowing mold, mildew, fung...
Published on: Nov 06, 2022

Cabin Air Filter

Let's talk about cabin air filters. There seems to be some confusion about them in Gig Harbor that we should be able to clear up. Much of the confusion starts because cabin air filters are relatively ...
Published on: Mar 06, 2016

Simple Answers from Mackert Automotive: Cabin Air Filter

{{ image('MzQ4') }} Question:My car has a bad odor when I run the heater or air conditioner. My friend said I might need a new cabin air filter – what's that?Mackert Automotive Answer:A ca...
Published on: Apr 30, 2014

Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car In Gig Harbor

{{ image('Mjk4') }} WA air quality affects Gig Harbor drivers wherever we are. Many decades ago, people began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the a...
Published on: Jun 20, 2012