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Chrysler Repair Common Problems with the Town and Country What’s Wrong with the Chrysler Town and Country? Several model years were excellent before Chrysler retired the Town and Country. Unfortunately, there were many model years you should avoid if you’re purchasing a pre-owned Town and Country. Those years include 2005, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014. These were the worst years for safety and reliability for Chrysler Town and Country, making them bad deals for pre-owned vehicles. These are the top years to avoid because of electrical and engine problems. They also had problems with blind ..read more

GMC Repair Common GMC Problems GMC Problems You Should Know About Most car manufacturers make reliable vehicles with few major issues coming up after the sale. GMC vehicles are often the same, but there are a few problems they have–often based on the model you’ve chosen–you should know about before your purchase. The GMC Sierra seems to have the most complaints of problems in the manufacturer’s line, especially when considering recalls for major issues acknowledged by GMC. For example, the 2015 Sierra 1500 had 20 recalls and 611 complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis ..read more

Needing Auto Repairs? Tips for Finding a Good Mechanic Why is it Important to Find a Great Mechanic? Buying your new vehicle, whether brand new or new to you, is only the first step in car ownership. In order to keep your vehicle in top-running shape, you will need to choose a reliable mechanic and a reliable service shop for routine maintenance and repairs. You can certainly go to any dealership where they sell your make and model of vehicle, but you don’t have to if you prefer to support the local shops and technicians like those found at Noble Auto Service in Noblesville, IN. What to Look f ..read more

Timing Chain Repair Signs of a Faulty Timing Chain What is a Timing Chain? A timing chain is a chain composed of links that run along a set of gears that turn the crankshaft and camshaft. This regulates the speed at which the engine valves open and close. The chain is housed within the engine and receives lubrication from the engine oil, making clean oil a key part of maintaining the timing chain. Despite being metal, timing chains can wear out or snap under excessive stress. The timing chain helps keep your vehicle running, so you should have your mechanic inspect it as part of your regular m ..read more

Is Your Ford Leaking Oil? What to Do When Your Ford is Leaking Oil Is Your Ford Affected By the Ford Oil Leak Recall? In April of 2022, Ford recalled 73,000 vehicles for oil leaks and problems with trailer braking systems. The affected vehicles were the 2020-2022 Ford Escape and the 2021-2022 Bronco Sport with the 1.5L engine. If your vehicle is part of this recall, you should have received notice from Ford. You should immediately take your vehicle to a certified service shop for repairs and replacement parts. Why Do Engines Leak Oil? The vehicles affected by the recall were leaking oil due to ..read more

Wheel Alignment: Why You Need It Signs Your Vehicle Needs Wheel Alignment What is a Wheel Alignment? Wheel alignment is adjusting the steering and suspension systems on your vehicle to align the wheels with the road and axles on your vehicle. Over time and with some help from potholes, curbs, and road hazards, your vehicle’s wheels can get knocked out of alignment. This misalignment causes your vehicle to work harder because the engine has to push harder to make the wheels move forward when the alignment wants them to move toward or away from each other. Depending on your vehicle and how many ..read more