Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

If your check engine light is on that is startling enough, but when it starts to blink that becomes an even bigger concern. When your check engine light starts to blink that typically means that your engine has a misfire. When your engine has a misfire it can be from multiple reasons. One is a bad ignition coil. Over time your ignition coil can wear out and stop working. If this happens we recommend to replace all of the ignition coils. You can replace just one, but typically we find that the other ignition coils will start to fail quickly after one has failed. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your car could be leaking coolant due to a faulty radiator hose. Over time your radiator hoses will start to become old and brittle. This can cause a leak and if left for to long unattended then it can cause an overheating issue with your car. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your window may be stuck down due to a faulty window motor. If the window motor has failed then your window will probably be stuck in the down position. If you're able and a little of the window is sticking up you can grab the window and while someone else presses the button you can very gently pull the window up. This will keep the rain out of your car until you can get it repaired.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your car may be making a noise when turning due to a faulty component in your steering system. Over time the components can wear out due to age and use. When this happens one of the symptoms may be noise. Your steering may get tight or very loose too. The only way to know why your car is making noise is for us to properly diagnose the problem. Give us a call and let us take care of you.    Happy Adventures,  Heather

If your oil light comes on then you need to pull over as soon as it is safe and turn off your engine. This light could come due to a lack of oil pressure in your engine. When your engine does not have enough oil pressure then the oil cannot lubricate your engine properly. If this happens then it can cause your engine to fail. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your oil pressure could have dropped out due to an issue with your oil pump. If your oil pump is not pumping enough oil out of your oil pan into your engine then it can cause engine failure. Your oil is the lifeblood of your engine and if it doesn't have it then it won't run. This can be tested by putting a mechanical gauge on your engine to test how much oil pressure you have. If your oil can light comes on while you're driving then you should pull over as soon as it is safe and turn off your engine.  Give us a call to set up your appointment and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather 

If your car won't run then it could be due to a faulty fuel pump. Most of the time your fuel pump is an electrical component and over time it will wear out and need to be replaced. This isn't typically something that can be detected prior to the fuel pump failing. A tip to help your fuel pump last longer keep your fuel tank over 1/4 tank. When your tank has less than 1/4 then it can cause your fuel pump to suck air and it can shorten the lifespan.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

This ticking noise could be coming from your exhaust manifold. Over time the bolts that connect the exhaust manifold to your cylinder head will become brittle and they can break. The bolts get hot every time you drive your car and that hot/cold cycle after many miles can cause an issue. This is a common issue that is corrected by removing the broken bolt and gasket, then replacing the gasket and hardware. There are other reasons for your engine to be ticking, but this is a common problem.  Give us a call to schedule your appointment and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

If your steering wheel is stiff while turning then it could be an issue with your power steering pump. If it is low on fluid then it won't have enough fluid to work properly causing the steering issue. It is most likely low due to a leak in your system. This could be the power steering pump itself, a line or one of the other steering components. Give us a call to schedule your appointment and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your air bag light could be on due to a faulty air bag module. The module monitors seat belt receptacles, passenger seat pressure switches, impact sensors, and more. It could be your air bag is fine, but that you have an issue with one of the sensors that it monitors. Your air bag typically will not deploy in a collisions if your air bag light is on. Your module and / or your sensors will need to be tested. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures, Heather