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best auto repair near me Apr 29, 2021 Apr 27, 2022 "Why does my belt squeal only in the morning?" In the morning, first start of the day, your alternator works it's hardest. It is recharging your battery from starting your engine as well as keeping your engine running. A loose or worn belt or a bad belt tensioner will give you this squealing condition. Inspect your belt(s). The belts are rubber and they do stretch over time. Is the belt cracked or worn? Replace it. Is the belt just loose? Tighten it. Some cars, however, have a belt tensioner. A loose belt on a car with a belt tensioner may need the tensioner replaced. Huntingdon Valley 19006 Southampton 18966

pa state inspection Apr 26, 2021 Apr 24, 2022 "The tires on my car are choppy and noisy driving down the road. My mechanic told me that it was due to weak shocks. How is that possible?" A weak shock allows the tire to slap the road and not remain in constant contact with the road. This condition causes the tire to get cupped and therefore noisy. Weak shocks also allow the car to dive sharply on braking, lean too heavy into turns, and keep bouncing after a bump. Your shocks and tires should be replaced. An alignment is also recommended. Huntingdon Valley 19006 Southampton 18966

first choice opening hours Apr 5, 2021 Apr 3, 2022 "Why does my car leak anti-freeze?" An anti-freeze (coolant) leak can be due to two different things, an engine that is overheating and pushing coolant out of your radiator, or a leak within the cooling system. Most leaks are easy to diagnose, so refill your cooling system and check for leakage. If none is found look into the overheating possibility. Have someone that you trust diagnose your problem. Huntingdon Valley 19006 Southampton 18966

mechanic Apr 2, 2021 Apr 1, 2022 "Over bumps my car has a front end knocking noise. How expensive will it be to repair?" This past winter, potholes have damaged quite a few suspensions. A front suspension noise can be anything from a broken front strut or a worn control arm bushing to a broken stabilizer bar end link. The first two can be costly while the last one is relatively inexpensive. Have someone that you trust diagnose the condition and give you a fair estimate. Huntingdon Valley 19006 Southampton 18966

pa inspection near me Mar 31, 2021 Mar 29, 2022 "How long should I let my car warm up when it's cold?" The only reason to idle a car is to circulate the engine oil. Experts recommend only letting your car idle 15-30 seconds, since there are no benefits to letting your engine idle any longer. The best way to bring your engine up to operating temperature is to gently drive your car until it warms up. By simply driving your car, the engine and its components will warm up faster, which allows your car to run more efficiently. Huntingdon Valley 19006 Southampton 18966