Preventative maintenance work is important for avoiding costly problems to your vehicle's functions. For example, an oil change is preventative maintenance to protect your engine. Changing the brake pads is preventative maintenance to keep you from paying for expensive brake repair if the pads wear out completely. Alignment and tire rotation are preventative maintenance tasks that improve your driving experience. Thorough preventative maintenance can help you get better fuel efficiency and stay safer on the road.

If your brakes make unusual noises, you may need brake repair. All brakes wear out over time because of continual use and require brake repair. The pads come into contact with the brake axles, and the friction that is created disperses through the rotors to prevent the brakes from overheating. When pads start to wear, they can be replaced to prevent premature brake repair. If the rotors or other components are not functioning correctly, you will need brake repair to keep your vehicle running safely.

A transmission service is an important preventative maintenance task. During servicing, we may discover that you need transmission repair on one or more components. Red fluid leaking signals the need for immediate transmission repair. Difficulty putting the car into gear requires transmission repair. Also, grinding, clunking or burning smells may indicate the need for transmission repair. Some of the most common reasons for transmission repair are solenoid and torque converter problems. A torque converter helps the transmission work with the engine, and solenoids are important for proper fluid movement.

Your vehicle's engine is full of moving parts, and those parts require oil to move properly. Since the oil breaks down with use, an oil change is necessary. You will be told when to bring the car back in for another oil change, which is usually within a few months or 3,000 miles. If you do not get an oil change periodically, your engine will not perform as well. Its parts will eventually warp and wear out when you do not maintain your oil change schedule, and your check engine light may come on.

Fortunately, the check engine light does not always mean that you need to replace your entire engine. For example, your gas cap may be loose or missing. Your check engine light may also be on if you need a new oxygen sensor, which is an important part for engine efficiency. Also, you may need a new catalytic converter, spark plugs or spark plug wires if your check engine light is on. There are more than 20 reasons why a check engine light may be activated. We have the right technology and equipment to find the reason why the light is on.

If your car pulls to one side or feels bumpier when you drive, you may need suspension repair. Your suspension system includes tires, springs, shock absorbers and other components to protect your car and provide a smoother ride. Suspension repair usually involves fixing or replacing those parts. Without early inspection and minor suspension repair, your vehicle may be more prone to friction. Neglecting suspension repair can also be dangerous. For example, if you continue to drive on bad struts, your car is at a greater risk of rolling.