What Does A Suspension System Do? Introduction to Suspension Systems When you drive your car, have you ever wondered how it glides smoothly over bumps and potholes? The answer lies in its suspension system. This intricate network of components is crucial in ensuring a comfortable and safe ride for you and your passengers. Understanding the Functionality At its core, a suspension system maximizes the friction between the tires and the road surface. It provides stability and control while minimizing the impact of bumps and vibrations. It achieves this by absorbing and dampening the shocks encoun ..read more

Signs of a Brake System Failure Know the Signs A failing brake system often makes unusual noises when pressing the pedal. If you hear high-pitched squealing or grinding sounds, it could indicate worn brake pads. It could also indicate damage to the rotors. These noises are caused by metal-to-metal contact. It happens when brake pads have worn down completely. Ignoring these sounds can lead to more damage and compromise your ability to stop safely. Brake Failure Signs A healthy brake pedal should feel firm and responsive when pressing it down. If you think your brake pedal feels soft or spongy ..read more

Has your auto repair shop ever told you that you need to replace your lug nuts because they are swollen?  If so, they are correct.  Terms like swollen lug nuts and bulging lug nuts are used to describe the situation when the lug nuts on your vehicle are unable to be removed by the typical method due to them being larger than their normal size.   So how does this happen?  Many of the vehicle manufacturers use a two-piece lug nut design consisting of a steel lug nut covered with a decorative chrome or aluminum cap.  Moisture is able to enter between the decorative c ..read more

The Tire Pressure Warning Light often called the TPMS Light, Low Tire Pressure Light or The Tire Pressure Light is designed to warn you of a potential problem with your tires, tire pressures or the tire pressure monitoring system.  This light can come on for several reasons.  Two common reasons are due to a sudden change in temperature when the weather outside turns colder or a loss of air due to a leak.  When the outside temperature drops, the air in the tire contracts, and the yellow Tire Pressure Warning Light will often come on.  The pressure in your tires will decrease ..read more

Does Your Automobile Need Repair? Auto Repair in York, PA Asking Yourself Some Simple Questions Perhaps you’re wondering if your vehicle needs auto repair. While we’ll need to discuss the signs you’re noticing and make an accurate diagnosis, you can ask yourself a few simple questions to determine if it’s time to schedule a visit with Stouch’s Auto Repair Shop in York, Pennsylvania. Our team of ASE-certified technicians has the knowledge and expertise needed to service and repair most makes and models, so schedule a visit if you answer yes to any of the following questions: Does It Stink? Yo ..read more

Uh-Oh! Does My Car Have Engine Trouble? Engine Repair in York, PA Mechanical Integrity As related to your ability to travel reliably and safely, you depend upon the mechanical integrity of your vehicle. When something doesn’t seem right, your first question may be whether or not your automobile has engine trouble. When you rely on the ASE-certified technicians at Stouch’s Auto Repair Shop in York, Pennsylvania, you’ll no longer have to worry about whether your car is roadworthy. We’ll accurately diagnose the source of trouble and make the engine repair that’s needed. Signs of Engine Trouble Is ..read more

Our team has always put customer, worker, & vehicle safety as priority, and with the advent of COVID 19, we have had to expand our scope of safety to advance beyond simple cleanliness to include Social Distancing, Sanitization, & Community Safety.    Some upgrades to our processes include: Contactless Service – we can provide full service without physical contact or paper contact. QR code – Customers can drop off vehicles using a QR code to provide information on the drop off form Lock Box – we can secure keys for pick up in a lock box with custom code for the customers ..read more

York’s Go-To Auto AC Repair Specialists Nothing feels worse than entering your car on a scorching summer day, turning it on, and feeling warm air blowing out of your AC vents. Not cool. To avoid baking in your car all summer long, your car’s AC must be working correctly. Thankfully, the auto AC repair technicians at Stouch’s Auto Repair Shop in York, Pennsylvania, are here to help. Here are four tips for making your auto air conditioner blow cold air. Change Out the Cabin Air Filter Your vehicle’s cabin air filter stops dirt, dust, pollen, and other airborne pollutants from entering your car t ..read more

One of the most common reasons your check engine light can come on is due to issues with the fuel evaporative system.  This system is designed to prevent evaporating fuel from leaving the vehicle and entering the atmosphere.  When the system is operating correctly, the evaporating fuel is contained and sent into the engine’s air intake system.  Where it’s consumed by the engine and processed by the rest of the engine’s emission system.  When it malfunctions, the evaporative system can be one of the most complex and cantankerous systems to diagnose.  This is where Stouc ..read more

The fall time change is here.  We turned our clocks back 1 hour and it’s now getting dark by 5 P.M.  From now until spring we all will be doing more driving in the dark, especially in snowy and rainy conditions.  Headlight performance and nighttime visibility are crucial for safe driving.  If your headlights are cloudy, hazy or discolored; or if you feel that your headlights are not bright enough or do not shine as far as they once did, it may be time to have a headlight restoration performed. The service team here at Stouch’s Auto Repair Shop, can restore your headlights t ..read more