Did you buy a new part to replace an old one, but it's outside your DIY skills? Bring it to us and we'll install it for you. This is a pretty common practice and we'll be glad to help you out.
Safety tip: Do you have an emergency road kit? Does in contain road flares and reflective triangles so that should your car become disabled at night, other drivers can see you?
Has your car or truck's fuel efficiency fallen off? It could be an old, faulty or damaged oxygen sensor. Having it replaced can improve MPG by as much as forty percent.
No matter how diligent you may be when it comes to maintaining your car, sometimes things break, and when it is an engine belt, you're not going anywhere. Have us check them for signs of wear and replace them before they fail.
If you want to extend the life of your tires, avoid aggressive starts and stops. It not only prevents damage or wear and tear, but produces fewer emissions as well.
Neglecting the oil in your car leads to big problems and expensive repair. After a certain point, oil begins to break down from heat and contaminants and, if not changed, will turn into varnish.
Do you smell burning wires when you turn off your car's engine? In most cases, the problem is the battery cable, or a wire set is touching the hot engine. In either case, let us make the needed repair.
Regular brake inspection of your vehicle is essential for your safety on the road. Our skilled technicians can perform all the required maintenance repairs of your car’s braking system according to manufacturer specifications.
Do you have an electric car? Its motor relies on special brushes to keep it running, and they do wear out. Starting at about 50,000–60,000 miles, you should have them checked and replaced when worn down.
In some cases, minor car dents can be popped out safely from behind, but otherwise they will need to be filled and then repainted. In some cases, sanding is also required in order to create a perfectly smooth surface.
While you may be able to change your car's oil yourself, you may have trouble removing one particular component—the oil filter. Depending on the vehicle's model, this part may be tucked in deep in the engine bay and you will most likely need to have a special filter tool for the job .
Even though technological advances have resulted in improved products, things still break. Always check your car's hoses and belts and look for signs of wear. If you think they need replacing, come in and have them changed.
No matter how many DIY videos you find online, paint-less dent removal is not a good project to try out your learning curve. You may end up paying more to repair damage caused by inexperience than you would if you left it to a professional.
A burning smell in your car may indicate the lack of transmission fluid. If this happens, check for the signs of oil leakage or bring your vehicle to our repair facility for a thorough inspection.
What is a Road Force Balancer? It is a special tire machine that balances tires more effectively. It can also detect flaws in a rim and tire, and recommend match-mounting the tire and wheel to counterbalance these imperfections.
If the temperature gauge on your car’s dashboard should spike, pull over and stop your car as continuing to drive could cause serious damage to the engine. Bring your car to us for repairs.
Adding coolant to your car? Make sure it's been properly mixed according to the owner’s manual. Adding an unmixed coolant will damage the radiator, the rest of the cooling system, and it won't cool properly. Instead of guessing, let us take care of this for you.
While automobiles began rolling across the landscape in 1886, the first gas gauge wasn’t installed until 1922. Prior to that, you needed to use a dipstick to see how much gas was in the tank.
The gudgeon pin is a name given to the pin that holds the piston to the connecting rod. It is under constant stress from the motion of the piston and is subject to different types of force being applied.
To check if your shock absorbers are still good, you’ll need to do a bounce test. This involves pushing down hard on one corner of your vehicle to see how many times that corner bounces. A good shock will arrest the motion after a bounce while a bad one will not be able to counter the movement effectively.
"It's a never ending battle of making your cars better and also trying to be better yourself." Dale Earnhardt
How long has it been since you had your shocks checked or replaced? Worn out shocks will damage your tires, axles, and undercarriage. Bad shocks can also result in loss of control while driving and lead to an accident.