L & D Automotive Inc

Batteries in electric cars are sealed, so DIY repairs and maintenance are not recommended. To prevent damage and voiding the warranty, trust the skills of our trained technicians for all repairs.

While you’re free to DIY the complex repairs that your car or truck may need, you may want to reconsider if you don’t have the needed experience. This is particularly true if your vehicle is valuable and/or expensive as you may end up damaging something else during the process of the repair.

If your car has a bent aluminum alloy rim, straightening it is not a good idea as it can contribute to tire failure or other problems. If the wheel is bent or dented, replacement is the safest option.

While 70s muscle cars are simpler than performance vehicles available today, they can be quite hard to fix. This is due to the fact that all their systems are mechanical and there are no onboard computers that register the faults that occur.

Are there little chirping noises coming from your engine while you're driving? It may be caused by loose, faulty or broken transmission mounts. If they're not repaired, bigger problems will follow.

If you're shifting into drive while your car is rolling backwards, your killing the transmission. Wait until you come to a complete stop before changing gears.

While you may be able to change your car's oil yourself, you may have trouble removing one particular componentthe oil filter. Depending on the vehicle's model, this part may be tucked in deep in the engine bay and you will most likely need to have a special filter tool for the job .

Pay attention to, and become familiar with, the sounds your car makes when it is running normally. When you hear something you do not recognize, don't turn up the radio to drown it out, bring it in for service.

Yellow-green liquid under your car, or the sickly sweet odor of leaking coolant, is never good and, if not addressed, could lead to damage. Instead of just adding more coolant, have us check and repair the cooling system.

If your car is overheating, and the upper radiator hose is significantly cooler than the lower hose, this is most likely due to a failed thermostat. Overheating is a serious issue that should never be ignored.

The vehicle’s transmission operates in extreme temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit when you move the vehicle back and forth when stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. This can cause the failure of transmission or other malfunctions.

Don't delay on having minor problems repaired. One thing can lead to another, and things get more expensive as you go. As soon as you suspect a problem, have it checked and corrected.

If your car’s check engine warning suddenly lights up and you lose a significant amount of power, this means that the vehicle has entered limp mode. This built-in feature allows you to continue driving so you can make it home or to a service center without making the problem worse.

"I’ve always been into cars. Cars are part of our genetic makeup. It’s unavoidable." - Matthew Fox. We could not agree more.

A ticking noise coming from the engine when your vehicle is idling or driving may signal a number of things. The problem could be with the rocker arm, the pistons or piston rings, the main bearing, or it could be with the fuel line assembly.

Even though technological advances have resulted in improved products, things still break. Always check your car's hoses and belts and look for signs of wear. If you think they need replacing, come in and have them changed.

There is a lot of debate as to how often the oil in your car or truck should be changed. Instead of relying on the advice of neighbors, friends or family, turn to your ride's owner's manual. The engineers who designed your vehicle know best.

The average American spends about 38 hours a year stuck in traffic. That means by the time you turn 60, you’ll have spent 95 day stuck in traffic (assuming that traffic doesn’t get worse),

While there are some things that you can safely repair on your car, you will find that everything else will require professional attention. This is because most of a modern car's systems are incredibly complex and may require the use of special tools that only a commercial shop will have.