Check your automatic transmission fluid regularly to keep your transmission in good working order. Transmission fluid should always be cherry red. If it is any other color, it needs to be replaced and the transmission inspected.
Whenever the engine temperature warning light comes on, pull over and turn your car off and wait at least thirty minutes before opening the hood. If the problem persists, bring your car to us for repair.
Do you own an electric car or a hybrid? Because the battery is sealed, it's not recommended that you perform maintenance on it yourself as it could damage it or void the warranty.
Overheating is a serious problem that can cause damage to your car’s engine. If your car overheats, shut the engine off immediately and have it towed to our repair facility.
What is the annual cost to maintain a car? Well, the average consumer spends $400 a year on diagnostics, scheduled maintenance, and tune-ups. That's a little more than a dollar a day.
Do you know that the world’s first hybrid electric vehicle was made in 1899 by eponymous founder of Porsche, Ferdinand Porsche? Named as Lohner-Porsche “Semper Vivus”, it was an electric car with an internal combustion motor used as a generator.
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.
If your car is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, all of the components need to be replaced whenever you change the tires to make sure it continues to function as expected.
How popular was the Ford Model T? Well, In 1916, 55% of all the cars in the world were Model T Fords. In fact, until 1958, almost 60% of all cars on the road in the U.S. were Fords. Then Ford introduced the Edsel...
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.
Tired of the cup holders in your car getting gunked up and sticky? Here's a simple hack to prevent that: place cupcake liners in them. Not only do they protect the holders, they are easy to remove.
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.
What's that noise? A thudding sound from your tires means low air pressure, a flat tire, or alignment problems. Check your inflation and then have your alignment checked to extend the life of the tires.
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.
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Did you know that the oil in your car does more than lubricate parts? It is also a key component of the engines cooling system as it helps to dissipate heat from moving parts.
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.
Your nose knows, so trust it. If you detect the odor of rotten eggs when your car's engine is running, it may be a problem with the catalytic converter or emissions control system.
Front-wheel drive vehicles typically rely on electric radiator fans to keep temperatures within specified limits. However, while they’re very effective, wear and tear may ultimately cause them to fail so it’s important to have them inspected periodically and replaced when needed.
To get the longest life from your tires, have the wheel alignment checked periodically, and rotate the tires according to the manufacturer’s recommendation. This improves steering control and balances tire wear.
Over time, the rubber bushings holding your vehicle's suspension components in place will wear out and cause it to rattle. In this instance the only thing to do would be to have the undercarriage thoroughly inspected and have any failed or failing components replaced.
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.”
When you wash your car, are you cleaning the undercarriage? This area is just as important as the rest of your car because salts, gunk and grime can build-up and attack the metal causing it to corrode and weaken.
While an electric car may not have emissions worries, there are still some things that can cause it to fail inspection. Bring it in so we can check the brakes, headlight alignment, wipers, and anything else that can cause inspection problems.
