The following are a list of warning signs that your vehicle may need service.
When in doubt, please call us to discuss your automotive service needs!

Be Alert for These Brake Problem Warning Signs:
 
-       Low brake pedal
-       Squealing or grinding noises
-       Car pulls left or right when brakes applied
-       Brake pedal feels spongy
-       Parking brake sticks
-       Pulsing sensation when braking

 
Be alert for these warning signs of tire, alignment, shock, and strut issues:
 
                           
-       Thumping sound often means a tire coming apart or poor wheel balance
-       Sidewall bruises from scraping against a curb or other object may indicate 
       tire damage
-       Squealing on curves at normal speed may mean poor alignment or improper
        inflation
 
Be Alert for These Exhaust Problem Warning Signs:

-       Rattling (usually caused by loose brackets, loose heat shields or missing bolts)
-       Louder than normal exhaust noise (rust has corroded through pipe or muffler)
-       Smell of exhaust fumes in car (may mean a hole in pipe, catalytic converter or
       muffler)
 
Be Alert for these automatic transmission related issues:

-       "jumping" into gear once drive is engaged
-       hesitation or inability of transmission to engage next gear as speed increases
       during transit
-       abnormal sound eminating from transmission
 
Be Alert for these warning signs indicating clogged fuel injectors/fuel rail system issues:
 
-       vehicle stalls, hesitates, runs rough
-       not as responsive to throttle as usual
-       poor fuel economy
-       vehicle appears to need a "tune-up"