Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

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

Your car may have stalled due to a lack of fuel. If your fuel pump stops working then your engine is no longer receiving fuel and it will stall. If this is the issue then your fuel pump will need replacement. Depending on your car your fuel pump may be located inside of your fuel tank.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

So your car has a noise when you turn it on. Is it a knock? A squeak? A squeal? Does it sound like a chipmunk or is it more of a hum? These are all noises that your car can make on start up along with so many more that I'm sure I've forgotten. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Typically when you go to start your car and you only getting a clicking it is usually do to your starter needing replacement. A starter has brushes and contacts inside and after so many "starts" they can wear out and stop working. This means a new starter and getting you back on the road. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures,  Heather

The two most common causes is from a misfire or an engine mount. Engine mounts are replaced as they were and tune ups should be performed as part of your regular maintenance. Tune ups should be done between 30,000 and 90,000 this depends on the make, model and your engine.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Typically if your car is overheating that means that you have an issue with your cooling system. Typically overheating happens when you are low on coolant it can also happen though to a faulty thermostat and is not opening and closing at the correct times. This is usually a simple fix and the thermostat just needs to be replaced.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

This typically means that you have an issue with your suspension or your brakes. A loose steering or suspension component can cause shaking while driving and if the shaking is bad enough it can cause you to lose control of your vehicle and possibly cause an accident. Steering and suspension components should be replaced once they have movement in them from age and wear. We check your steering and suspension components every time we see your vehicle.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

If you car is shaking when driving it can be due to many different issues - the most common that we see is worn out spark plugs causing a misfire. Spark plugs should be changed every 30,000 to 90,000 miles. This depends on the make, model and engine of your vehicle. If you're having an issue give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

This could be due to an issue with your engine mounts. Your engine mounts are made of hard rubber and over time that rubber can wear out and let your engine more more than it should. Your engine mounts should be checked every time you get your oil changed to make sure they're still in good condition. With every car and pickup that we perform an oil change on we also do a 52 pt inspection that includes your brakes, suspension, belts, hoses, wheel bearings, fluids, tires, lights, and your engine mounts. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

A noise when turning could be due to an issue with your ball joints. Ball joints are a vital component in your suspension system. If they have excess movement they can cause a noise, and they will cause poor tire wear when they are worn out. They are not an item on your maintenance schedule and need to be replaced when they are worn out.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather