It’s critical to maintain your brakes and the accessories that help them work with regular checkups and service. This helps ensure your safety while driving your vehicle so you can slow down and stop when needed. So, it’s important to know the signs to check for to determine whether or not your brakes need repair.

If you’ve noticed an engine oil leak, increased exhaust smoke, engine knocking noises, the check engine light or a general decrease in performance or fuel efficiency, come see us for engine diagnostics. We’ll complete a thorough analysis of the situation and let you know what your options are.

An oil change and filter replacement is one of many preventative maintenance services that help promote maximum vehicle performance while extending the life of your vehicle.

A faulty transmission can negatively affect your vehicle’s performance. Symptoms of an impending transmission service include grinding gears, difficulty shifting, slipping out of gear, bucking, and hesitation. Even if your transmission is in neutral, excessive noise is a sign of transmission problems.

A wheel alignment will keep your vehicle running safely and efficiently by promoting reduced tire wear, better gas mileage, and safer driving conditions. Wheels out of alignment will contribute to uneven tire wear. Uneven tread wear can be felt in a vehicle pulling to the right or left while in motion.

By adhering to the preventive maintenance schedule in your vehicle owner’s manual, you will help ensure that your vehicle always runs at optimal conditions. Depending upon the vehicle’s service interval mileage, maintenance may include an inspection of your steering and suspension components, fluid filters, belts and hoses, brakes and axles, and other parts to help ensure that your vehicle functions efficiently.

Shaky, unsteady, off-center, and stiff steering are all cause for getting a steering system repaired, while excessive bouncing or swaying during bumps and intermittent control while driving and braking are cause for a suspension system inspection. Uneven tire wear is also a potential sign of a suspension problem, though this may also point to alignment issues.

Tires are the only thing between you and the road, so proper care and maintenance are essential for safety. If you experience your steering wheel shake or your floorboard vibrate, it might mean your wheel and tire require maintenance.

Common A/C system problems include warm air from the vents, refrigerant leaks, mildew odor, and a whining or unusual noise with the AC turned on. These can leads to reduced fuel efficiency, increased engine wear and tear, reduced performance, and uncomfortable driving. An inspection helps stay in front of major car AC repairs by spotting an issue before it becomes destructive.

Slow cranking engines and dim headlights can sometimes point to a problem with your vehicle’s starting and charging system. A weak or dead battery can also prevent your car from starting. If a jump start refuses to revive your battery and the starting system, our staff may need to take a closer look at the other components of the starting and charging system to determine whether or not you need a starter replacement or an alternator replacement.