Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

Today's did you know gets to you a day early as tomorrow we have a special post dedicated to Olivia.  Did you know that gear oil is just what it sounds like - it's oil that lubricates the gears in your front and rear differentials, it is also used in manual transmissions. Gear oil is very heavy and thick which is why it does such a good job of lubricating all of those moving parts. It comes in conventional and full synthetic.  Questions? Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

At one time there were only a couple of options for brake pad material. Now there are many types and they are very application specific.  Semi-Metallic : These are typically used for heavier applications. For heavier vehicles and specifically for vehicles that two. They are also used in high performance vehicles where high grip is more important than the life of your brake rotor.  Ceramic : This is becoming the most common type of brake pad material. These are used primarily on passenger cars and mini-vans. They provide good stopping power with less dust and noise. They typically have a longer life span and do not wear down brake rotors as quickly.  Carbon Ceramic : These are typically used on high performance exotic sports cars. These provide unparalleled braking performance. These components are more expensive than traditional braking components.  Give us a call and let us take care of you. Also if you have questions about what type of brakes your vehicle ... read more

Once upon a time there were only a couple types of transmission fluid. Now there are more than you can imagine. Transmissions have changed they went from very basic to computer controlled and high tech. These transmissions if the wrong type of fluid is put into them can cause damage and possible failure. With some of today's modern transmissions this can become an expensive mistake very quickly. Your owners manual may have the correct specification for your transmission, but not always. If you're not sure please give us a call and we would be happy to help you out.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

We decided to start a series that we will continue each Friday called did you know. It will talk about everything from getting to know us a bit better to random and important facts about your vehicle. Today's did you know will be about J & H Automotive, Inc. Did you know? Did you know that we opened on July 5, 2004. That when we first opened it was just Jason and a dream for him to do this own thing the way he wanted to. Since then we've grown to two more technicians and a fantastic service writer. We call them "The Crew" they're all part of our extended family and we appreciate them so much. In 14 years we've seen a lot of changes in the automotive industry and we do our best to keep up on technology. Last year we started to provide a digital inspection of your vehicle. It's just one more layer of transparency for you to know what's happening. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures,  Heather