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Taking care of your car is vital to maintain control and avoid breakdowns.
Whether it’s the brakes, under the hood, the suspension, or another system, you will want to make sure your vehicle gets the services it needs and components are in good condition.
A control arm is an item that may require attention from time to time. This part may have been mentioned when talking to an automotive professional about the health of your vehicle.
Brake pads and rotors were replaced on a Toyota Prius.
The rotor surfaces were corroded and, on one of the rotors, pieces or the rotor surface were chipping off.
One of the low beams on a Ford Fusion was out. Our technician learned that the connector for the low beam was damaged and melted.
We recommended replacing the headlamp assembly, which includes a connector.
Fall will be here next month. Before the leaves start coming down, you may want to have your air filters checked.
A new air filter is needed on a Chevrolet Equinox. The air filter was dirty and the air box was full of leaves and debris.
A functioning air conditioning is a must on those hot summer days.
When something is wrong with the system, it can make drives home feel long and unpleasant.
A car ac leak is one problem that could keep you from receiving cool, refreshing air.
A Chevrolet Silverado was sometimes experiencing a no crank no start.
The starter was getting power and ground, but there were some signs of burning on the starter connection.
We recommended replacing the starter and repairing the wire.
Some oil was found on the edge of a Ford Explorer’s air filter and in the air filter box.
We recommended replacing a defective PCV valve, which is allowing oil to get sucked into the airbox.
Sometimes, it takes just one connection to throw a vehicle off.
For 6 months, a BMW 535i has been going into limp mode, a problem that has gotten progressively worse during the past month.
It would go into limp mode, throw itself into neutral, and stop. When the driver kept his foot on the gas pedal, it would throw itself back into drive and work fine. In his attempt to solve the limp mode issue, our customer replaced the battery.
Using a scan tool, our technician found numerous codes in the DME indicating a missing battery sensor. He found a disconnected wiring harness at the sensor.
After we reconnected the harness and cleared the codes, the DME codes did not return. A 10-mile test drive was performed and the BMW operated normally.
During a wheel alignment, we check different specifications, including caster, camber, toe, and thrust angle.
Sometimes, certain adjustments can’t be made.
For example, the rear toe was out on a Ford Maverick. However, no adjusters exist in the rear.
Are you having trouble rolling your window up or down? Did a window mysteriously disappear?
We may not experience car window problems often but they can be inconvenient when they do occur.
We recommend re-balancing all four tires on a Honda Civic.
Two of the wheels are counterbalanced and one of the wheels has stacked weights.
One of the rear shocks on a GMC Yukon is completely broken.
As a result, the SUV failed the Virginia State Inspection.
Have you noticed anything abnormal about your car’s tires? Is there damage or something wrong with a tire’s structure?
When inspecting tires on a vehicle, our technicians look for any problems that could jeopardize a motorist’s safety.
Some tire concerns we are watchful of include cracks in the sidewall, low tire tread, punctures, chords showing, and old tires.
Another issue that can develop are impact bubbles. We have come across a tire bubble when performing a courtesy check or state inspection. Drivers might also find them when looking at their tires.
A bungee cord isn’t the best way to secure a car battery …
Instead, you will want a battery hold down.
When bungee cords are used, the battery could move around, potentially causing the plates or any glass that separates them to break.
We tracked down the reason why the a/c system on a Toyota RAV4 wasn’t blowing cold air.
The air conditioning condenser was leaking from the dryer that is built into the condenser.
If you’re doing any summer traveling, your tires may pick up a nail or other object.
Sometimes, a flat tire can be fixed. Tires aren't repairable if the injury is on the inner or outer shoulder.
Sometimes, finding the cause of an oil leak takes a little digging.
A Jeep Wrangler Unlimited was brought in for a wheel alignment and tire rotation. While it was in the shop, we saw oil leaking from the engine oil filter housing.
When the oil filter housing leaks, it can run down the back side of the engine and onto the transmission. So, you don’t get a leak up front. If it leaks bad enough, it will pump all the oil out of the engine and burn the engine up.
The original housing was aluminum and plastic. We replaced it with an all aluminum part.