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06/22/2023

Check your tires regularly. Keep them properly inflated, check the tread depth, and look for signs of excessive wear. If you notice scalloping along the outer edges, or erratic wear, it could indicate a problem. Bring your car buy for a quick check.

06/20/2023

Most car manufacturers manufacture thousands of cars on a daily basis. For example, the production rate of Ford is 8,000-10,0000 per day. But do you know that Ferrari rolls out just 14 cars per day?

06/15/2023

Are your car’s headlights dimmer than what they should be? It could be the lenses have oxidized. If this isn’t the case, there may be a problem with the alternator or battery. The best way to find out is to have a diagnostic test performed.

06/13/2023

A rotten egg or sulfur odor coming from the engine exhaust could indicate several things. It may be the oxygen sensor, catalytic converter, PCV valve, ignition timing, or some other issue. It is an easily diagnosed problem.

06/08/2023

If you lose your brakes while you’re on the road, you should never try to nurse the vehicle to your destination. Instead, pull over as slowly and safely as you can and call for a tow to the nearest auto repair facility.

06/06/2023

Does the inside of your car or truck smell like you're standing right behind the exhaust pipe? There's probably a leak somewhere in the system. Come see us to take care of the problem. You'll breathe easier.

06/01/2023

Why do we call it a "tune up"? It's because the first ignition systems consisted of spark plugs and ignition coils, and as the coils worked they would emit a buzzing sound. If they were all working together correctly, they would all buzz at the same level and be “in tune.”

05/30/2023

Grinding sounds when braking are not good; it indicates the pads have failed and the metal backing is rubbing on the brake rotor. Bring your car in immediately to have the problem fixed.

05/25/2023

Did you know your vehicle’s air-conditioner works year-round, even in winter? When you turn on the defroster, the condenser comes on, drying the air before sending it to the windshield. Have the refrigerant level checked at the beginning of both the summer and winter driving seasons.

05/23/2023

While automobiles began rolling across the landscape in 1886, the first gas gauge wasn’t installed until 1922. Prior to that, you needed to use a dipstick to see how much gas was in the tank.

05/18/2023

If your vehicle's front suspension components need to be taken apart, chances are, you will need to have the wheels realigned when everything's put back together. This is because the removal of parts will invalidate adjustments previously done and thus cause the vehicle to veer to the left or to the right.

05/16/2023

Fuel filters on diesel vehicles vary, not only in number but in size and performance characteristics as well. When the filter fails or is clogged, water can enter the system and the engine will suffer as a result.

05/11/2023

If the temperature gauge on your car’s dashboard suddenly spikes, you need to pull over and stop your car; continuing to drive could cause serious damage to the engine. Once you are off the road, call us for help.

05/09/2023

Is your car taking longer than usual to turn over while starting? Well, this could be happening due to several reasons. Let our expert technicians diagnose the issue. The solution may be as simple as renewing the battery.

05/04/2023

Black transmission fluid, sticky transmission fluid, and a burned fluid smell are the telltale signs of internal transmission issues. Black fluid indicates worn-out internal clutches, sticky fluid indicates overheating, and smelly fluid indicates high heat that caused the fluid to burn.

05/02/2023

While you may be able to change a blown fuse on your vehicle, you need to keep in mind that something made the particular fuse you replaced fail. As such, you may want to have an auto repair technician take a close look especially if the fault happens again.

04/27/2023

Do you know that the world’s first hybrid electric vehicle was made in 1899 by eponymous founder of Porsche, Ferdinand Porsche? Named as Lohner-Porsche “Semper Vivus”, it was an electric car with an internal combustion motor used as a generator.

04/25/2023

Some of the factors that influence your car’s maintenance schedule include extreme weather conditions, mountainous, dusty, or deiced terrains, towing a trailer or other heavy load, and heavy stop-and-go vs. long-distance cruising.

Address

Portland, OR

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+15034080123

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