Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

If you have shaking while braking this could be due to a loose steering or suspension component. This is a safety concern and should be addressed as soon as possible to prevent any harm coming to you and your family. Your steering components are used all the time and over time they will wear out and need to be replaced. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your car has many different fluids which can all cause a leak. Any time you have fluid leaking from your car then it needs to be addressed and taken care of. Your fluids are a vital component that keeps your car operating properly and keeps you safe on the road. Your dripping may be caused from a faulty radiator hose or heater connector. This would cause you to lose coolant and if you lose to much coolant then your vehicle could overheat and damage your engine components. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Depending on what color your puddle is it can be anything from engine oil or transmission fluid or power steering fluid to gear oil. Your vehicle takes many different fluids and they all have very specific purposes. Your fluids keep the internal components of your vehicle lubricated properly and running as it should. When it is low on fluid then it can cause premature wear and damage to those components. Give us a call to schedule your appointment and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

If your heater isn't working then it could be an issuing with your coolant. Your coolant flows through your engine to keep it cool, but it also flows through your heater core. As your engine warms up your coolant flows from your radiator into your engine and then into your heater core. This is what creates the warm air inside your vehicle. When your coolant is low then there is not enough coolant to go around and your heater will not warm up properly. Once the leak is fixed and your coolant is topped off then your heater should work properly. Give us a call to schedule your appointment and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

We wish you all a very happy thanksgiving. Jason and I are so thankful for each and everyone of you. We appreciate you letting us take care of you and letting us keep you safe on the road. We know that 2020 has been a struggle, and it has been for us too. We are here for you now and in the future. We wish you a wonderful holiday season and that we will all come out of this stronger than we were before.  Happy Adventures,  Jason and Heather

If your heater is only blowing cold then it could be due to a plugged heater core. Your heater core is inside your dash and the warmed coolant that comes through your engine flows through it providing heat to you. If this element is plugged then it won't allow the warmed coolant to enter causing you to not have heat. Your heater core can become plugged due to contaminated coolant. Your coolant should be serviced every 36 months/3 years. Give us a call to schedule your appointment and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

This could be due to an issue with your blower motor. Your blower motor is your fan, if your blower motor has debris then it can cause your heater to not work properly and for fan to make a noise. Many times we find mice and or a nest in the blower motor and that is causing the noise. If this is unaddressed for a long period of time it can cause damage to the blower motor and it will have to be replaced due to damage. Give us a call to schedule your appointment and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather 

A sweet smell coming from your car may be coming from one of your cooling system components. This can range from your radiator, hoses, heater hoses, heater core, water pump, heater elbow, thermostat. Any one of these components can leak coolant and if to much coolant leaks out then it will cause your car to overheat. An overheating issue can cause damage to your engine and multiple components. Give us a call to schedule your appointment and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures, Heather

We know how frustrating it is when your car doesn't operate the way it should. If you're turning the steering wheel and nothing happens they refer to that has play in the steering wheel. This play is an indication that your steering gear is worn out. Your steering gear has internal gears that over time can wear out causing this extra movement or play. The steering gear can wear out faster if you have larger oversized tires or if it has had a leak then it may not be lubricated properly causing premature wear. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

This depends on your vehicle and your engine. Some engines need the timing belt to be replaced every 30,000 miles and others 90,000 miles. This just depends on your engine. Your timing belt controls the valve timing of your engine. If this belt breaks it can cause internal damage to your intake and exhaust valves and result in needing the valves replaced and the cylinder head repaired. A little bit of maintenance goes a long way to keep your engine running properly and your cost of repairs down. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather