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Water coolant service and changing
If you’re driving a vehicle with an internal combustion engine, then periodically you’ll need to flush the radiator and replace the coolant, which is also called antifreeze. Adding fresh radiator coolant with the proper 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water protects your radiator from overheating in summer and freezing in winter. Fortunately, flushing your vehicle’s radiator and changing the coolant is a snap. You can also use the coolant tester to determine the specific gravity of the coolant you already have and determine whether it’s time for a flush and refill.
Suspension Steering Repair
Whenever you car is on the road, it is using its steering and suspension system actively. Running over pot holes and every bump on the road will cause further damage to these components. The steering and suspension on a vehicle consists of multiple components including tie rods, rack and pinion, linkages, ball joints, and many more. These components are on constant strain while the vehicle is on the road and over time these components do develop imperfections. If these components are not repaired in a timely fashion, they can leave you stranded on the road or cause an accident. If you feel as if these components may require attention, see us at CarNation in order to get a free diagnosis and estimate.
Chassis Suspension Repair
Car Chassis Components
Technicians know the ins and outs of every part that makes the chassis operate: shocks, struts, sway bar, and torsion bar. A vehicle’s chassis is generally characterized as the bottom frame, yet it also includes the vehicle’s running gear that creates movement. The transmission, engine, differential, driveshaft, and suspension are critical to the chassis’ operation.
Car Chassis Repair
Sometimes only a minor repair is needed to bring the chassis back to proper functionality. In other instances, more serious repairs are necessary. Technicians will make sure to check your vehicle’s driveshaft, CV joints, universal joints and axles during the vehicle inspection.
Shocks Struts Repair
When Should Shocks and Struts Be Replaced? In most cases, the life of a strut or shock is around 50,000 miles. In that amount of driving, those components will have cycled millions and millions of times, which causes wear and tear over time. If your shocks and struts have not been replaced in over 50,000 miles, it’s a good idea to consider doing so. You may not even know, as there are often no real visible signs that wearing or damage is occurring.
If you find you have strut problems, it’s best to replace the shocks or struts within a week or two. The quicker you do so, the less damage your vehicle will experience. It’s also a good idea to have your mechanic look at them each time you stop in for a checkup. This allows you to catch a problem earlier, so it can be fixed before there is damage to your car.
Brake Repair Antilock Braking System (ABS) Repair
ABS (Anti-Lock Brakes) Service ABS, stands for anti-lock braking system, and is the most significant safety development since the seatbelt. If a tire locks and skids on the road’s surface, braking distance can increase and steering control can be lost. An anti-lock brake system is designed to prevent loss of tire adhesion during hard breaking, and help the driver maintain steering control. Basically, the anti-lock brake system improves driver and passenger safety by reducing stopping distance and increasing directional stability under panic stop conditions.
If your ABS braking system fails, a warning light will come on to alert you about an ABS malfunction. Even though your ABS warning light is on, your main braking system is unaffected and you will be able to stop. However, you should consider taking your car into an automotive shop to have your brakes serviced as soon as possible. To avoid disastrous brake failure or costly repairs, it is wise to have your brakes checked regularly by a qualified technician. At, Right Way Auto Repair, we keep your brakes safe and functional.
Check Engine Light Diagnostics Repair
It’s what almost every motorist has to go through once in a while: the Check Engine or Service Engine Soon light. If this warning light stays on, it means that your vehicle’s computer has detected a problem that can affect your vehicle’s fuel economy and emissions.
Let’s explore your options on how to deal with it. First, shortly how it works. Your car has a computer (in the photo) that controls the powertrain (engine and transmission). This computer is called Powertrain Control Module (PCM). It works by monitoring signals from various sensors and adjusting the engine and transmission performance for better fuel economy and lower emissions.
Fluid Services
If you’re looking for a quality fluid services for your new Toyota Corolla near Morganton, Taylorsville, and Lincolnton, head to Mike Johnson’s Hickory Toyota! At our new and used Toyota dealership in Hickory, NC, we have an on-site service department. Our Toyota Certified repair team will provide you with a comprehensive estimate then tackle all of your fluid level concerns. Our prices are competitive, and we even have a range of impressive service and parts specials to take advantage of, so don’t hesitate to visit us in Hickory, NC now!
Windshield Wiper Blades
The windshield wiper assembly is generally a trouble-free, reliable unit. The most common problems that arise when the wiper blades are not working properly. Wiper blades are exposed to weather extremes, rain, dust, snow and debris, apart from a host of other pollutants. They are generally made of a rubber-based compound which over a period of time becomes hard and brittle. When the wiper blades reach this stage they are unable to clear the windshield properly resulting in a streaky or dirty windshield. Another problem is that hard wiper blades can cause irreparable damage by scratching the windshield. Here is a list of common complaints relating to wiper blades:
Problems That Can Happen With Wiper Blades Streaking of the windshield happens when the rubber of the wiper blade has dried, hardened or cracked.
Safety Emissions Inspections
Emissions inspection is carried out in a bid to curb air pollution resulting from toxic chemicals that are harmful to the body and ozone layer. These toxic chemicals also harm the environment by causing the formation of acid rain which is unsafe for consumption as well as on vegetation.
Apart from emissions inspection being a noble practice, itis also a requirement by policy in most states. In the state of California, allvehicles except motorcycles are required to undergo an emissions inspection.
Whether you are a Californian resident looking to registeryour car or looking to renew car registration, an out-of-state resident relocatingto California with your vehicle, or simply want to sell your vehicle (4 yearsand older) in California, an emissions test is necessary.
Filter Replacements
The fuel in your engine requires oxygen for combustion. However, the air that enters your engine needs to be clean and free of contaminants, which is where the air filter comes in.
This filter (located in the air filter box) traps the dirt and debris that flows in through the bottom of the car. While clean air will continue uninterrupted into the engine, contaminants will be captured underneath the filter.
Without the engine filter, these contaminants will negatively affect the performance of your engine.
One unscrupulous way that some mechanics make money is by pushing for an air filter replacement when the current air filter is in good condition. This may deter car owners from replacing their air filter altogether.