Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

I know today is black Friday and that itself has become a national holiday, but with all of that please remember to shop at the local stores in your town. They are small businesses trying to provide for there families, they work long hours with very little reward other than to know they are making a difference in the lives of the people who they employ and to there children. We are a small business too and sometimes people forget.  Please remember to shop small and support that local family who is doing their best to make a difference. Happy Adventures,  Heather

We wanted to take just a moment  today and say thank you so much for all of your support and your trust in us. It means the world to us. We hope that we can continue to grow in our relationship with you and continue to earn your trust. Thank you for all of your support, we are a small business and while we know you have other choices out there, we appreciate that you come to us.  We hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving with your friends and family. We are taking Friday off so our employees can spend just a little extra time with family and friends - plus we could all use a nap.  Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Adventures, Heather

It's all treats no tricks!! Bring the kids by for candy after school today and for the adults make an appointment and you get to pick a goodie out of the jar.  Happy Adventures Heather

If you have a transmission mount that is going bad you will probably feel more vibration, perhaps hear some clunking in your vehicle. If your car is making starting to have a vibration where it didn't before you should have it checked to make sure you stay safe on the road.  Happy Adventures Heather

In a moments notice when you are traveling or even perhaps in an emergency that is fine. The biggest problem is that they are not all properly trained and they are not always looking out for your best interest. We had a gentleman decide to get a discounted oil change at a quick lube.  It was anything but a deal. They broke his oil pan and it had to be replaced. The person who changed his oil had no idea what they were doing and instead of a $25 oil change he got to purchase an oil pan. I know the difference was more than the extra $15 he would have spent here, and no they did not repay him for his loss of time and the repair. Yes it is oil and filter, the difference is the level of training and expertise that goes into it. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures Heather

For those who do not know the shop as three yes three black Labradors that come to work with me every single day. Yes that's a lot of dog, but I love them and they are great. They are very well behaved and if you don't like dogs that's okay we have a gate to keep them behind. They are not blood related, we just acquired them over time. Kenzie is 6, Ashley is 5 and Bailey is 2. Stop by, say hi and we always have treats on the counter if you want to give them one.  Do you know how this picture really happened....Jason had a Dorito above my head. You can see the look of pure desperation and the promise of I'll be good.  Happy Adventures Heather  Shop girls; Ashley, Bailey and Kenzie

  Why is my car loud? That's an excellent question and unfortunately it's not an easy answer. The best advice I can give you is for you to make an appointment and we will check it out for you so you have one less worry.  Happy Adventures Heather

We get this question a lot. The engine icon is the check engine light. It could be as simple as a faulty gas cap or it could be something serious. The best way to know is to make an appointment and we will check it for you to make sure you're safe on all your adventures.  Happy Adventures Heather

This is it, the last unofficial weekend of the summer. We are closed on Monday to give everyone just a few more minutes with family, kids and friends. The dogs aka the girls will be back to work on Monday after taking the summer off to be with the kids. Oh and we will have cookies too.   I just want to thank each one of our customers for letting us take care of you. We hope you had a fabulous summer and that your fall is just as wonderful.   For those who are just finding us give us a call and let us take care of you too. We are a full service repair and maintenance shop. We take care of all makes and models. Gas, diesel, electric, hybrid - we take care of them all. We take care of your vehicle bumper to bumper top to bottom.   Happy Adventures, Heather

School has already started for some kids and others still have a couple weeks to go.  In honor of that school starting, here is some friendly reminders. With children heading back to school, we wanted to share these safety reminders with you. 1. Watch your speed in school zones! Be aware that school zone speed limits may vary in hours and speeds. Be sure to follow the posted limits. 2. Slow down in residential areas. Watch for children crossing the street and congregating near bus stops. 3. Do not pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children. Traffic in both directions on undivided highways must stop when students are entering or exiting a school bus (the red flashing lights and extended stop sign arms are your cue to stop). On a divided roadway, all traffic behind the school bus must stop. 4. Be alert! The area 10 feet around a school bus is where children are in the most danger of being hit. Children walking to and from their bus are usually very comfortable wit ... read more