Power windows are taken for granted until they don’t work, am I correct? When they fail it turns a fast-food drive through or a simple coffee run into an ordeal (I was going to use more colorful language here but decided not to). What do I do if a power window has failed? Your two basic options are to have a qualified auto repair shop perform a repair or do it yourself. The goal of this article is to give you some general information as to what components are involved and what could be wrong. Armed with this information, you will know what to expect with whatever decision you choose. Let’s sta ..read more

Brakes are essential to the proper function of your vehicle. They’re responsible for bringing your thousand(s)-pound vehicle to a halt, making safe turns and slowing down. If your brakes are not maintained properly, you run the risk of damaging the vehicle or getting involved in an accident, which can cause serious injury to yourself and others on the road. For this reason, brake inspections and repairs are essential to the proper functioning of your vehicle and shouldn’t be neglected. Signs It Might Be Time Noises & Squealing…we’re all familiar with that high pitched squeal emitted whenev ..read more

The air conditioning system in your car works by passing air through this part, an Evaporator Core. It is located deep in the inside the dash of your vehicle. This one is plugged up severely with debris and will not allow air to flow smoothly through it any longer. This causes extremely low air flow out of the vents and poor air-cooling capability. If it is not severely plugged up like this, we can try any clean it in the vehicle but when they get this bad it must be replaced. This is a big job as you can see by the picture below. Most vehicles require the entire dash to be removed to replace ..read more

  Welding In Catalytic Converter Have you noticed more noisy cars than usual when out driving lately? It may not be due to drivers opting for a loud, racy exhaust system. It could be that they just had their catalytic converter stolen. Catalytic Converters are devices in the exhaust system of every gas vehicle. They have a material inside that heats up to an extremely high temperature which burns unburnt fuel exiting your engine. This aids in emissions reduction (the bad stuff). Thieves are getting under cars and cutting catalytic converters out of vehicles due to their valuable scrap val ..read more

Updated May 08, 2020 Car’s A/C System Not Cold? Here Are Some Possible Problems: There are many reasons why your cars a/c system may not be blowing cold air. This is a short list of some possible reasons. You will find out what you may be able to do below and also learn the basics of an auto ac system in the video below. Vehicle needs to be recharged There’s a Freon leak The AC compressor may not be engaging The blend doors inside the vehicle may be stuck Blower motor or wiring issue Debris within the sealed system (lines, compressor, condenser, evaporator, dryer, orifice tube) Air inlet blo ..read more

updated May 08, 2020 Why is my car overheating? These are some possible causes if your car is overheating. Improperly Circulating Coolant There’s a Leak A Hose Needs Replacing Internal Debris in Cooling System Malfunctioning Thermos Stat Malfunctioning Cooling Fan Blocked Air Inlet to Radiator Damaged Radiator   BOOK AN APPOINTMENT CALL NOW: (480) 787-0559 Engine Cooling System If your car is overheating, it can be very serious. One sign your car may be overheating is that your air conditioner stops working. You shouldn’t continue to drive if you see the temperature gauge has moved tow ..read more

updated May 08, 2020 Possible Causes of Automotive Charging System / Battery Problems: Bad Battery Bad Alternator Bad Voltage Regulator Wiring Problem Bad Belt Driving the Alternator Something Placing a Drain on the Electrical System (large or small)   BOOK AN APPOINTMENT CALL NOW: (480) 787-0559 Understanding The Battery Indicator Light The charging system light or battery indicator light shouldn’t be ignored.. Whenever this indicator light turns on, it means that the vehicle is relying solely on the stored battery power to continue to power all of its electronic components. Unfortunat ..read more

Updated May 08, 2020 Car’s A/C System Not Cold? Here Are Some Possible Problems: There are many reasons why your cars a/c system may not be blowing cold air. This is a short list of some possible reasons. You will find out what you may be able to do below and also learn the basics of an auto ac system in the video below. Vehicle needs to be recharged There’s a Freon leak The AC compressor may not be engaging The blend doors inside the vehicle may be stuck Blower motor or wiring issue Debris within the sealed system (lines, compressor, condenser, evaporator, dryer, orifice tube) Air inlet blo ..read more

updated may 08, 2020 Why do we need another article on how to do a disk brake job? This article will give you the know-how and numerous tips to help you solve common braking issues on today’s vehicles. In this article, I will give you professional advice and technician-accredited tips that we’ve been using at our shop for years. Hopefully, whether you’re a driver, do-it-yourselfer, or technician, these steps and tips will help you make the right decisions when it comes to addressing brake repairs on whatever vehicle you’re driving or working on. One of the first things you need to start with i ..read more

Every year our cars are getting more powerful, more miles per gallon, and better technology. Under the skin, to give you all this, your car is also getting more complicated. Where old electrical and mechanical systems used to move you, new computer systems are faster and more accurate than ever before. Of course, just like everything else, car parts wear out, and the only way your car can let you know something is wrong is with the check engine light or service engine soon light. Whether or not your vehicle seems to be running fine, driving around with the check engine light on is not a good i ..read more