Survey: Do you prefer washing your car by hand or at a car wash? If you use a car wash, do you pay for the extra services such as vacuuming, treating the dash with protectant and "new car" scent?
In order to find a leak in a vehicle's AC system, a tech may charge it with a special fluorescent dye. After the dye has been put in, he will then take a detector light and go through all the pipes and components in order to find the damaged area.
Even if you love working on your car, we do not recommend working on struts yourself. Strut repair and replacement requires intricate work. Then, once the wheels are back on they need to be realigned. Let professionals handle that job.
Milky brown engine oil color may indicate coolant in the oil. This can be caused by a failed transmission cooler, cracked casings or blown gasket. If this happens, get it inspected by our repair technicians immediately.
Do you know that most cars can drive another 60+ miles after the fuel tank reaches empty? This is known as the “buffer zone”. The cars in the United States have the largest buffer zone of any vehicle.
If the pressure diminishes when you step on the brakes, or the pedal goes all the way to the floor, it could be a problem with the master cylinder. Have it checked and repaired to prevent a safety hazard.
An interesting research study has revealed that women buy more new cars than men. In fact, it has been found that women buy 60% of all new cars sold, and influence 80% of all new car-buying decisions.
Why is it called a "Tune up"? The first ignition systems consisted of spark plugs and ignition coils and as these coils worked they would emit a buzzing sound. If they were all working together correctly they would all buzz at the same level and be “in tune.”
With proper maintenance, it's reasonable to expect your vehicle to run for at least 200,000 miles. Regular oil changes, lube jobs, fluid changes, brake maintenance and timely repairs will keep your vehicle in top condition.
"What I like to do is get the family in the pick-up truck... and then we just go for a drive. That's it!" - Dwayne Johnson. Trust us to keep your truck in good condition.
The life of the transmission of a vehicle is greatly reduced by overloads. Because overloading puts a lot of pressure on your vehicle, overheating occurs, which can lead to premature transmission failure.
Do you know that if you don’t replace the timing belt of your vehicle at the recommended interval, it may cause damage to the engine? And, of course, the engine repair cost is much higher than the cost of timing belt replacement.
While you may know that your vehicle's battery gets charged when the engine is running, do you know how this happens? The charging process is possible because a component called an alternator, which is powered by the engine via a belt to send a constant charge to the battery to keep it charged.
Have your brakes started to squeak or squeal when you depress the brake pedal? That's an early warning sign that the brake pads have worn out and need to be replace. Don't delay having this done as it could lead to brake failure.
Don't ignore even the smallest crack in your car's windshield as it can quickly grow and cause it to fail. For everyone's safety, have the windshield repaired or replaced immediately.
If your engine is stalling, it could be because a sensor is faulty or an electrical component is damaged or has gone bad. Bring your car in and we'll perform a diagnostic check to find out the cause.
Here are a few words we take to heart when working with our customers: “The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.” - Sir Henry Royce
Fun car fact: In Los Angeles, California, according to registration and population records, there are actually more cars than there are people!
Shock absorbers are integral to your vehicle’s suspension system but keep in mind that these components are consumable. As such, it would be a good idea to have them periodically inspected to ensure that they continue to perform as they should.
"Car designers are just going to have to come up with an automobile that outlasts the payments." - Erma Bombeck
rotten egg or sulfur odor coming from the engine exhaust could have several causes. It may be the oxygen sensor, catalytic converter, PCV valve, ignition timing, or some other issue.
If you notice that your car or truck has become somewhat bouncy, it may be time to have your suspension system inspected. This is particularly true if you haven’t replaced your shock absorbers in a long while as they may have already become faulty.