Consumers are free to have their vehicles serviced where they want without risk of voiding their warranty, but read your warranty carefully. It’s important to use Volvo certified parts in your repair to maintain your warranty and the longevity of your vehicle.
One of the benefits of modern auto diagnostics is that even minor issues can be quickly and accurately diagnosed. This can lead to significant cost savings, as these problems can be fixed before they have a chance to escalate into bigger, more expensive ones.
A good idea is to get into the habit of starting your engine with the air-conditioning and stereo turned off. This will benefit your battery and starter, extending the lives of both.
If you notice steam coming from the engine of your car, and you smell antifreeze (it is a sickly sweet odor), you have a leak somewhere in the cooling system. The most common locations are the radiator, or hoses and their connection points.
Today's vehicles are loaded with an array of electronic components that would have been unimaginable just 20 years ago. Advances in automotive electronics have made routine maintenance more than just an oil change.
Car radiators have been around almost since automobiles were invented. Radiators are responsible for heat dissipation, which is an integral component of engine design.
When the cold weather ices over your windshield, don’t rely on windshield wipers to scrape off the ice. The rubber could have frozen onto the glass overnight. If you turn on your wipers in this condition, you could damage wiper mechanism.
Have you wondered why they’re called “smart” cars? It has nothing to do with their intelligence. The Smart Car was a joint project between Swatch and Mercedes, and internally used an acronym for Swatch Mercedes Art (SMArt). When the car was released, they decided to keep using the name.
Did that loud, sharp bang that suddenly exploded from your Saab scare the bejeebers out of you? The most common cause of backfiring is an air/fuel mixture that is too rich, and an adjustment needs to be made to restore the proper mix.
When a battery needs a jump-start, it can take hours of driving for the battery to fully recharge. To charge the battery to its full charge after a jump-start, a hook-up to a battery charger may be necessary.
When you hear loud screeching or squealing noises, it is one or more of the following: the air pressure in the tires is too low, the power steering fluid is too low, or the steering belt is worn. None of these is a particularly difficult problem to correct.
Audi creates and produces galvanized models, which prevent corrosion, but they do not prevent the damage experienced from the elements. Strong storms can severely damage the exterior, which should be immediately checked and fixed.
Whether it's a sporty car, like a Porsche or Mini Cooper, a luxury car like BMW, Mercedes, or Audi, or a mid-range car like a Volkswagen, you want to make sure your car is taken care of. Using an experienced European car mechanic is how you can be sure.
Are you most concerned about not having to bring your car in for frequent repairs? If so, consider spending the extra money necessary to get all the features your car needs in a new suspension system.
If you drive your Porsche regularly, eventually you will have to get your battery recharged or replaced. The easiest way to find out if your battery needs recharging is to observe the color on the “eye” of your battery.
The fuel pump in your Saab is a critical component of your car’s efficiency and emissions levels. Its job is to move fuel from the gas tank to the injectors and to create the needed pressure for the injectors to deliver fuel in the correct proportions for the operative driving conditions. If you notice a change in mileage or raised emissions, this may be the problem.
For the most part, the cylinder heads on most Porsche cars are pretty durable. However, sometimes hairline cracks appear near exhaust valve seats, some even reaching almost to the spark plug holes. Cam follower housing (at the mounting spot) can also be vulnerable to cracks, allowing coolant and oil to mix.
Remember, extensive exterior body repairs to a car can leave areas where the paint doesn’t quite match. If you’re planning to have a lot of work done to the exterior, you may want to budget for a new paint job as well.
A better suspension system helped Henri Fournier win the Paris-to-Berlin race in June 1901. His “Mors Machine” finished the race in 11 hours and 46 minutes while the runner-up came in at 12 hours and 15 minutes.
It brings a lot of peace of mind knowing you're able to go about your day while your car is being fixed. We can repair an extensive range of car problems, from your car's electrical, air conditioning, engine, fuel injection, transmission, or braking system.
If your turn indicators are clicking in a rapid manner – more so than normal - it could mean the fuse is about to blow. Bring it by and let us check it to make sure that is all it is and nothing more serious.
At least every two years, it is good to replace your cooling system hoses. These include the upper and lower radiator hoses, bypass hoses, heater hoses, manifold coolant hoses, and any others your BMW might have.
Did you know that you should replace the fuel filter in your Porsche every 30,000 miles? If you do not replace the fuel filter regularly, fuel flow tends to become restricted and can result in loss of high-speed power.
