Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

Hello, We've had a lot of questions about us staying open and we want to assure you we are here to take care of you. At the moment we have no plans to close - we are staying open. We are sterilizing every car when it arrives and then again before it leaves - this means wiping down all the touch points and we are wearing gloves to protect you and us. If you're concerned about going out then we are able to pickup and deliver your vehicle to you. If you choose this option then we will go over the details over the phone with you.  We have always offered a ride home or to work, and that is being slightly modified currently. If you need a ride instead we are going to come and get your car and we will drop if off for you when it's complete. After the quarantine is over it will still be an option as well as our shuttle service.  Please call if you have any questions for concerns. 541-791-2886 Happy Adventures,  Heather

Just a few helpful tips to keep you and your family healthy. 1. Vacuum - while you're cleaning your car do it a favor and vacuum those carpets and floor mats.  2. Using disinfecting wipes wipe down all touch areas. This includes door handles, steering wheel, seats, radio. Wipes are hard on your surfaces so I would recommend to condition them after they are disinfected to prevent premature wear.  3. Wash your windows.  4. If you have kids in car seats make sure you take those out, wash the cover and disinfect the rest.  5. Add tissues and a toss-able garbage container. I use to have reusable one but I tossed it to prevent germs from lingering.  6. Plan on doing a deep cleaning weekly for now, and anytime you drive your car at least do all the major touch points when you get home from your errands.  Questions? Give us a call and let us take care of you. 541-791-2886 Happy Adventures,  Heather

Anytime that your car is leaking water then it needs to be checked for the health of your engine. If your car does not have enough coolant and/or water then it can cause your engine to overheat and internatl damage.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

If your car is shaking when turning then you may have an issue with one of your steering components. It could be loose or worn out. In order for us to know exactly which component it is then we need to look at it for you, and possibly perform a test.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Dear Loyal Customer, As you know, the Corona virus pandemic is affecting the entire world and our immediate community at a very fast rate. The world we live in today is the unfortunate, perfect platform for something like this to spread quickly with our advanced forms of public transportation and small degree of separation from person to person. These transportation methods are the most unsafe and many people that rely on these public systems are separating themselves for the greater good during their travels. We don't have to much of that in our area, but we do anticipate more miles traveled by vehicles over the next few months. Safety is our number one goal, for ourselves and the community. We feel that it is our obligation to the community to intervene and do our part. At J & H Automotive we are now sanitizing every vehicle before and after service. Each vehicle will have the inner and outer door handles, steering wheel, shift knob, radio buttons, turn signal stalks, a ... read more

If your Subaru is leaking oil then it needs to be examined to see why it's leaking and where it's leaking from. This could be due to any number of gaskets and seals on your engine. Your oil is the lifeblood of your engine and without it then your engine will not run properly.    Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

I know many people are worried and concerned about the Corona virus. Here at J & H Automotive we take your health and your vehicles health seriously. No one here is ill, we are taking extra precautions on our part to keep us and you healthy. We are sanitizing keys and all hard surfaces, our technicians as always wear gloves to protect you and your car. If you have any concerns please give us a call and we are happy to talk to you.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures, Heather

This is an indicator that one of your other turn signal bulbs is burnt out. Once replaced your turn signal will again blink at it's normal rate. There could also be an internal issue with a fuse that is causing the problem. The only way to know for sure is to give us a call and let us check it out for you.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Typically brakes will smell when they get hot. This can be due to either riding the brakes or a possible failure of one of your brake components. Brakes are a vital component to your vehicle and should be checked regularly to make sure they are functioning properly. We do free brake inspections on all passenger cars and pickups - give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your cabin air filter should be changed by a service interval based on time and mileage. The cabin air filter -filters the air that you breathe. If you have allergies then you may want to change your cabin air filter more often.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather