Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

If you have a front wheel drive car this isn't something you need to worry about since you don't have a rear differential. If your car is rear wheel drive, 4 wheel drive or all wheel drive then this is for you. Your rear differential should be serviced every 30,000 to 50,000 miles and this depends on if you tow and the type of fluid that your rear differential takes. When we service your rear differential we remove the cover, clean and inspect all the gears and components then put it all back together with new fluid.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures, Heather  

Anytime that your car starts to do something out of the normal or it makes a noise that isn't a sound you normally hear then it needs to be checked out. It is most likely something simple that you don't need to worry about or it could be a safety concern  that needs to be addressed to keep you safe on the road. Either way keeping you going on your adventures is a priority to us.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Typically if you car is shaking while braking it means that you have an issue with your brakes. It could be that your rotors are warped due to your brakes getting overly hot. Your car could also have the wrong type of brake pad material which is causing it to transfer to much material while braking. We do free brake inspections for your piece of mind.    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

Many times when purchasing a new car either brand new or new to you it may only come with 1 key. This can be problematic if you have more than one driver in your house or if you happen to lock your keys in your car. Yes we can get you a new key. Almost all keys now have a computer chip in them, so they will need to be programed before use. Depending on who manufactured your vehicle it could be simple to replace your key or sometimes they do try to make it a bit more complicated. For instance if you have a Mercedes and you would like an additional key then you will need to produce your title or copy of registration and a copy of your drivers's license. This is to make sure that no one else is trying to steal your vehicle. Either way we can get you a new key and get you back to where you want to be.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

A transmission fluid service is when we take all of the fluid out of your transmission and then put in new fluid. This is an important part of your vehicles maintenance and for the life of your transmission. Depending on your vehicle and the fluid we recommend to have your transmission fluid serviced every 30,000 to 50,000 miles. We know there are places that say you never have to service your transmission fluid and we've found that when your transmission fluid is not serviced on a regular basis then you end up having transmission problems and rebuilding or replacing your transmission is much more expensive than just keeping it in good condition.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

This could be from either a bad electrical component or a bad battery. Unfortunately until it's checked out we won't know for sure. Even if your battery is new it could still have an issue. It doesn't happen often but sometimes a "cell" inside the the battery will go bad and the battery will need to be replaced. We install Interstate batteries. Our batteries have a 24 to 30 month free replacement, after that we can pro-rate you the balance for 5 to 6 years.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

We're just going to start and say that's not normal and it should be checked out. Anytime that your car is doing something that is out of it's "normal"  then it should be checked out. For your piece of mind and for your safety.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

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

This could be as simple as a bad spark plug that is causing a misfire and low to no power, or it could be something a bit more complicated that needs diagnosed and pinpoint tested. There are many components that can all cause this symptom. The best way to know is to make an appointment and have us take a look at it.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures, Heather