Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

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

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 

The squealing noise from your car is most likely from your serpentine belt. Over time your belt will wear and when it goes over the pulleys it will slip causing the squealing noise. This can be remedied by replacing your belt. If your belt has been replaced recently then it probably just needs to be tightened.  Give us a call and let us take care of you Happy Adventures,  Heather

Your car could have overheated due to a loss of coolant/antifreeze. This could be from a faulty hose clamp to a leak with your water pump. The only way to know for sure is to have it checked to make sure you have all the information about your vehicle. When ever your car starts to overheat you need to pull over as soon as it's safe and turn off your engine. Overheating can lead to damage of your engine and possible engine failure.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

This could be due to an issue with your fuel trim. If you have an oxygen sensor that is beginning to fail it will cause the light to come on and go off as it is ready correctly or incorrectly. The only way to know for sure what is going on is to have a diagnostic test run on your car to make sure the diagnosis is correct.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather