Universal Motorcars

For a lot of fleet owners, and even independent operators, a truck is more than just a ride; it is basically a revenue thing. Every time that truck is sitting, off the road, it usually means lost productivity, delayed drops, and yeah… less profit. Still, one of the easiest parts of fleet maintenance to ignore is cosmetic plus structural dama...

Most drivers freak out when the check engine light flashes, or when smoke starts pouring out from under the hood. But here’s the thing; some of the priciest vehicle repairs don’t even show up with a dramatic warning first. They start kinda lowkey, with a tiny vibration, a small pull while driving, uneven tire wear, maybe a sof...

The little light that illuminates your dashboard may indicate anything — a loose gas cap or a failing catalytic converter. The downside of the check engine light is that it is a catch-all warning and, like most warning indicators, it is capable of communicating in colors and mannerisms that most drivers are oblivious to. This is what it means to you.

Getting into a car accident is one of those moments, it kinda just halts you right there. Your hands are shaking and your brain is running laps, and you don’t really know what to do next. If it happened to you in Las Vegas, this is what you need to handle it step by step, plus how to keep your wallet and your rights safe while you’re at...

In Las Vegas, higher fuel costs are doing more than making drivers pay more at the pump. They also change how often people bring cars in, for service and fixes. In a recent public meeting, Congresswoman Susie Lee, NV-03, sat down with Victor Botnari, owner of Universal Motorcars, to try and see how inflation and expensive gas are hurting a local body shop and the wider car wo...