This vehicle came to us with a customer complaint of a coolant leak. During the customer interview process, the customer informed us the vehicle had been involved in an accident a few months ago. Our inspection revealed the previous repairer had not repaired all the damage. The radiator was bent, as can be seen in…
Have you tried turning the heat on in your car but it continues to blow cold air by the time you reach your destination? There are many ways a car heater can fail, but this specific problem can be attributed to two basic causes: either coolant isn’t flowing through the heater core or air from…
Winter is here…or at least it’s on its way! This is about the time when temperatures take a big dip, meaning frigid mornings. For those getting up and leaving the house, getting to your car in the cold can be miserable. To alleviate this type of discomfort, many people usually leave their vehicle running for…
Examine your tread! Your tires are one of the most important components of your vehicle. Worn tires may compromise your handling, accelerating and braking during winter driving conditions. The more tread depth you have on your tires the better. The amount of traction your tires provide will keep you safe on the road. If you’re…
Automotive safety has evolved from just seatbelts and lighting to digital safety features that can help drivers avoid collisions. Vehicles today are among the safest in history, contributing to overall annual decreases in crash-related fatalities and injuries. Automakers continue to offer and increasing range of safety technologies which can cause drivers to struggle to stay…
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Later-model vehicles typically have a great feature that cleans/filters the air that comes into the interior called a cabin filter. Cabin filters trap dust, pollen, and other airborne diseases, helping those with allergy and/or other respiratory problems. In addition to the cabin filter, your car has an air filter specifically for the engine that requires…
According to the nonprofit Car Care Council, during vehicle inspections at community car care events across the country in April and October 2014, a whopping 84 percent of vehicles were in need of service or parts. That’s an increase of five percent from the previous year. This illustrates the urgent need for technicians to perform…
So you think you know all about spark plugs? Think again! This great list of information was developed by AC Delco. If you have any questions about spark plugs or issues with your vehicle, please give us a call! 1. Early adopter – The use of a spark device to ignite a fuel-air mixture was…
Has my car been recalled? There have been several car recalls lately. Is your car one of the affected vehicles? You can easily check by following this link. Honda Motor Co. One of the most recent notable recalls puts Honda Motor Co. in the spotlight. They’ve had to call back another 4.5 million vehicles around…